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Who is a reliable filter aid supplier and exporter for Colombia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports filter aid to buyers in Colombia, including Villavicencio, Barrancabermeja, Cartagena. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Cartagena with about 35–55 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Colombia needs filter aid
Colombia is a large Latin American market with oil, coal and gold mining, palm oil, flowers and a strong manufacturing base in Bogotá, Medellín and Cali.
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.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Colombia
Oil fields and the Cartagena and Barrancabermeja refineries buy pipe and valves.
In Colombia, upstream oil & gas and refineries 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: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Edible oil milling & refining in Colombia
Colombia is Latin America's largest palm-oil producer.
In Colombia, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy filter aid from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
Who buys filter aid: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Colombia
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Colombia 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 Colombia, 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.
Top 5 cities for filter aid in Colombia
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of filter aid. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Filter Aid in Villavicenciovia Buenaventura · 2–3 days by roadLlanos oil fields and palm-oil plantations.Edible oil milling & refiningOil, gas & petrochemicals
- 02Filter Aid in Barrancabermejavia Cartagena · 2 days by road or riverColombia's largest refinery.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 03Filter Aid in Cartagenaport: CartagenaColombia's main container port, with a refinery.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 04Filter Aid in Barranquillaport: BarranquillaCaribbean port and industrial city.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 05Filter Aid in Bogotávia Buenaventura · 2 days by roadThe capital and largest market.
Importing filter aid into Colombia: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Colombia — 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 Colombia working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +57 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Spanish; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Colombian peso (COP); 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 |
Filter Aid specifications for Colombia
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Colombia'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. Some products need conformity certification under Colombian technical regulations.
Price, duties & landed cost in Colombia
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Colombian peso (COP) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Cartagena |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (IVA / ICMS) under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | Some products need conformity certification under Colombian technical regulations. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Colombia
Powders are packed in 25 kg laminated HDPE or paper bags with PE liners, or in 500–1000 kg jumbo bags, palletised and stretch-wrapped. Hazardous chemicals carry UN-approved packing, labels and DG declarations.