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Who supplies filter aid in Glo-Djigbé, Benin?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a filter aid manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Glo-Djigbé. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Cotonou in about 25–40 days, then 1 day by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Diatomaceous earth and perlite filter aids for fast, clear filtration in oil, sugar, beverage and chemical plants.
Why Glo-Djigbé needs filter aid
Special economic zone for cotton processing and garments. 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.
Benin is a West African trading hub whose port of Cotonou supplies Niger and Nigeria, with cotton as the main export.
Edible oil milling & refining in Glo-Djigbé
Edible-oil refineries in Glo-Djigbé depend on bleaching earth, filter aid, caustic soda and citric acid for every batch, plus conveyors to move seed and meal. We supply the consumables, handling equipment and packaging from one source.
In Glo-Djigbé, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy filter aid from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.
Who buys filter aid: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Glo-Djigbé
Glo-Djigbé's hydrocarbon sector needs a steady supply of alloy and carbon steel piping, API-standard valves and spiral-wound gaskets. Plant maintenance teams value a supplier who ships the whole line list with EN 10204 3.1 documentation in one container.
In Glo-Djigbé, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy filter aid from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
Who buys filter aid: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Glo-Djigbé
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Glo-Djigbé 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 Glo-Djigbé, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy filter aid from us mainly for juice, beer and sugar filtration and edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran).
Who buys filter aid: 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.
Delivery of filter aid to Glo-Djigbé
- 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 CotonouIndicative transit 25–40 days (West Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to Glo-DjigbéAbout 1 day by road, 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 Glo-Djigbé
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu |
| Quotation | USD (XOF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing filter aid into Glo-Djigbé: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Glo-Djigbé, Benin — 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 |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | GUCE Bénin single window |
| Tariff framework | ECOWAS / WAEMU common external tariff |
| 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 |
Leading industries in Glo-Djigbé
- Textiles, garments & fashion retailAlso buys: Fabric wholesalers, Garment makers, Boutiques & retailers
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
Filter Aid specifications for Glo-Djigbé
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Benin'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. Imports follow ECOWAS rules.