Quick answer
Who is a reliable bleaching earth supplier and exporter for Albania?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports bleaching earth to buyers in Albania, including Fier, Vlorë, Tirana. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Durrës with about 18–28 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Albania needs bleaching earth
Albania is a fast-growing tourism and construction economy with oil fields and the Port of Durrës.
Bleaching earth is consumed in every batch of refined edible oil, at roughly 0.5–2% of oil weight, so refineries order it on a fixed schedule.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Albania
Oil fields around Fier need pipe and valves.
In Albania, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy bleaching earth from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.
Who buys bleaching earth: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Edible oil milling & refining in Albania
Albania crushes and refines oilseeds for its domestic market. Refineries need activated bleaching clay and filter aid on a predictable schedule; mills need conveyors and bearings; packers need barrels and PET preforms.
In Albania, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy bleaching earth from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
Who buys bleaching earth: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Albania
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Albania handle corrosive media, so they buy stainless and alloy piping, PTFE and graphite seals and lined valves, and ship finished product in HDPE drums and barrels.
In Albania, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy bleaching earth from us mainly for juice, beer and sugar filtration and edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran).
Who buys bleaching earth: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Typical uses: Edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) · Mineral and lubricant oil re-refining · Biodiesel · Wax and paraffin purification · Juice, beer and sugar filtration.
Top 5 cities for bleaching earth in Albania
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of bleaching earth. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Bleaching Earth in Fiervia Durrës · 1 day by roadOil-field and farming region.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 02Bleaching Earth in Vlorëport: VlorëSouthern port and resort city.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 03Bleaching Earth in Tiranavia Durrës · 1 day by roadThe capital and main market.
- 04Bleaching Earth in Durrësport: DurrësAlbania's main port.
- 05Bleaching Earth in Elbasanvia Durrës · 1 day by roadSteel and cement industries.
Importing bleaching earth into Albania: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Albania — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 05:00–14:30 Albania time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +355 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Albanian; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Albanian lek (ALL); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period |
Bleaching Earth specifications for Albania
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Albania's import requirements.
| Activity | Natural, semi-activated, highly acid-activated |
|---|---|
| Particle size | Typically 75–80% passing 75 micron (200 mesh) |
| Moisture | Typically ≤ 12–15% |
| Bulk density | Approx. 500–700 g/L |
| Packing | 25 kg bags; 500 / 1000 kg jumbo bags |
Standards: COA per batch, FSSAI / food-grade on request or the standard your project specifies. Technical rules are aligned with EU standards.
Price, duties & landed cost in Albania
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Albanian lek (ALL) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Durrës |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus EU or national customs duty |
| Import conformity | Technical rules are aligned with EU standards. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Albania
Powders are packed in 25 kg laminated HDPE or paper bags with PE liners, or in 500–1000 kg jumbo bags, palletised and stretch-wrapped. Hazardous chemicals carry UN-approved packing, labels and DG declarations.
