Quick answer
Who supplies filter aid in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a filter aid manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Kolwezi. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Dar es Salaam or Durban in about 28–45 days, then 9–13 days 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 Kolwezi needs filter aid
The world's largest cobalt-mining district. 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.
The DR Congo is the world's largest cobalt producer and a major copper producer, with Kinshasa as a huge consumer market and the copper belt supplied through East and Southern African ports.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Kolwezi
Kolwezi'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 Kolwezi, 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 Kolwezi
- 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 Dar es Salaam or DurbanIndicative transit 28–45 days (Central Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to KolweziAbout 9–13 days 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 Kolwezi
| Office hours | 09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu |
| Quotation | USD (CDF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing filter aid into Kolwezi: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo — 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 | 09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday |
| Currency | Congolese franc (CDF); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Leading industries in Kolwezi
- Mining & mineralsAlso buys: Open-pit and underground mines, Mineral processing plants, Quarries
- Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsBuys filter aid: Petrochemical complexes, Fertiliser plants, Speciality chemical makers
Filter Aid specifications for Kolwezi
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Democratic Republic of the Congo'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 need pre-shipment documentation (ARSP/BIVAC-type); confirm with your agent.