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Who supplies bleaching earth & filter aid in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a bleaching earth & filter aid manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Bobo-Dioulasso. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Abidjan in about 25–40 days, then 3–5 days by road or rail inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Natural and acid-activated bleaching earth and diatomite / perlite filter aid for oil refining and filtration.
Why Bobo-Dioulasso needs bleaching earth & filter aid
Cotton, shea and oilseed-milling centre. 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.
Burkina Faso is a landlocked Sahel economy built on gold mining and cotton, supplied through Abidjan, Tema and Lomé.
Edible oil milling & refining in Bobo-Dioulasso
Bobo-Dioulasso crushes and refines oilseeds for its domestic market. Refineries need activated bleaching clay and filter aid on a predictable schedule; mills need bearings and couplings; packers need barrels and PET preforms.
In Bobo-Dioulasso, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy bleaching earth & filter aid from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.
Who buys bleaching earth & filter aid: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
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.
Delivery of bleaching earth & filter aid to Bobo-Dioulasso
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to AbidjanIndicative transit 25–40 days (West Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to Bobo-DioulassoAbout 3–5 days by road or rail, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Bobo-Dioulasso
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Burkina Faso working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: French, Mooré) |
| Quotation | USD (XOF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing bleaching earth & filter aid into Bobo-Dioulasso: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso — 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 | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Burkina Faso working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +226 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | French, Mooré; we correspond in English |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Leading industries in Bobo-Dioulasso
- Agriculture & grain handlingAlso buys: Grain traders & reserves, Flour, rice & feed mills, Seed processors
- Edible oil milling & refiningBuys bleaching earth & filter aid: Oilseed crushing mills, Solvent extraction plants, Edible oil refineries
- Textiles, garments & fashion retailAlso buys: Fabric wholesalers, Garment makers, Boutiques & retailers
Bleaching Earth & Filter Aid specifications for Bobo-Dioulasso
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Burkina Faso'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 |
All 3 bleaching earth & filter aid we supply in Bobo-Dioulasso
Standards: COA per batch, FSSAI / food-grade on request or the standard your project specifies. Imports follow ECOWAS rules; security conditions affect logistics.