Quick answer
Who supplies filter aid in Santos, Brazil?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a filter aid manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Santos. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Santos in about 35–55 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Diatomaceous earth and perlite filter aids for fast, clear filtration in oil, sugar, beverage and chemical plants.
Why Santos needs filter aid
South America's largest port, with the Cubatão chemical complex nearby. 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.
Brazil is Latin America's largest economy, a global leader in soybeans, iron ore and sugar, with a big manufacturing base in São Paulo and offshore oil around Rio de Janeiro.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Santos
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Santos 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 Santos, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser 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: 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 Santos
- 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 SantosIndicative transit 35–55 days (South America), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at SantosSantos is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Santos
| Office hours | 01:00–10:30 Brazil time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Portuguese) |
| Quotation | USD (BRL equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing filter aid into Santos: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Santos, Brazil — 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 | 01:00–10:30 Brazil time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +55 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Portuguese; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Brazilian real (BRL); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Siscomex / Portal Único |
| Trade agreement with India | India–MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement — reduced duty on listed goods |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Leading industries in Santos
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsBuys filter aid: Petrochemical complexes, Fertiliser plants, Speciality chemical makers
Filter Aid specifications for Santos
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Brazil'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. Regulated products need INMETRO certification, and importers need RADAR registration.