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Who is a reliable bleaching earth supplier and exporter for Bangladesh?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports bleaching earth to buyers in Bangladesh, including Chattogram, Narayanganj, Dhaka. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Chittagong with about 3–12 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Bangladesh needs bleaching earth
Bangladesh is the world's second-largest garment exporter, with fast-growing pharmaceutical, steel, cement and edible-oil industries. Chattogram is the main seaport.
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.
Edible oil milling & refining in Bangladesh
Refiners in Chattogram and Narayanganj process imported crude soybean and palm oil, buying bleaching earth and chemicals.
In Bangladesh, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants 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: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Bangladesh
Oil and gas operations in Bangladesh run on pressure-rated pipe, valves, flanges and gaskets that must be traceable to a mill certificate. Shutdown and turnaround work creates sudden demand for large mixed lists — exactly the orders we consolidate into one shipment.
In Bangladesh, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy bleaching earth from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
Who buys bleaching earth: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's chemical producers run planned shutdowns in which pipe spools, gaskets, valves and pump seals are replaced together, and they package output in UN-rated HDPE containers.
In Bangladesh, 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 Bangladesh
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 Chattogramport: ChittagongThe main seaport, with steel mills, ship recycling, edible-oil refineries and the country's refinery.Edible oil milling & refiningOil, gas & petrochemicals
- 02Bleaching Earth in Narayanganjvia Chittagong · 1–2 days by roadKnitwear capital on the river, with edible-oil refineries and cement grinding units.Edible oil milling & refining
- 03Bleaching Earth in Dhakavia Chittagong · 1–2 days by road or railThe capital and centre of Bangladesh's garment, pharmaceutical and consumer-goods industries.
- 04Bleaching Earth in Gazipurvia Chittagong · 2 days by roadDense belt of garment and textile factories north of Dhaka.
- 05Bleaching Earth in Savarvia Chittagong · 2 days by roadExport processing zone, leather estate and pharmaceutical plants.
Importing bleaching earth into Bangladesh: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Bangladesh — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 10:00–19:30 Bangladesh time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +880 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Bangla; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Bangladeshi taka (BDT); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ASYCUDA World |
| Trade agreement with India | South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) and the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) — preferential duty on listed goods |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Bleaching Earth specifications for Bangladesh
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Bangladesh'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. Listed products need BSTI certification before clearance.
Price, duties & landed cost in Bangladesh
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Bangladeshi taka (BDT) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Chittagong |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT and supplementary duties |
| Import conformity | Listed products need BSTI certification before clearance. |
| 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 Bangladesh
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.