Quick answer
Who supplies filter aid in Basel, Switzerland?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a filter aid manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Basel. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Rotterdam (Rhine barge) in about 20–30 days, then 3–5 days by barge inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Diatomaceous earth and perlite filter aids for fast, clear filtration in oil, sugar, beverage and chemical plants.
Why Basel needs filter aid
World pharmaceutical centre with Rhine ports. 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.
Switzerland is a high-income manufacturing economy with world-leading pharmaceutical, chemical and precision-engineering industries.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Basel
Basel'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 Basel, 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 Basel
- 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 Rotterdam (Rhine barge)Indicative transit 20–30 days (Western Europe), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to BaselAbout 3–5 days by barge, 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 Basel
| Office hours | 05:00–14:30 Switzerland 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: German, French, Italian) |
| Quotation | USD (CHF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing filter aid into Basel: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Basel, Switzerland — 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 | 05:00–14:30 Switzerland time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +41 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | German, French, Italian; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Swiss franc (CHF); 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 Basel
- Pharmaceuticals & healthcareAlso buys: Pharma manufacturers, Nutraceutical brands, Laboratories
- Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsBuys filter aid: Petrochemical complexes, Fertiliser plants, Speciality chemical makers
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
Filter Aid specifications for Basel
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Switzerland'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. Swiss technical rules largely mirror EU requirements; industrial goods enter duty-free.