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Who supplies bleaching earth in Cologne, Germany?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a bleaching earth manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Cologne. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Rotterdam in about 20–30 days, then 1 day by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Natural and activated bleaching earth for decolourising edible and mineral oils.
Why Cologne needs bleaching earth
Rhineland chemical parks and car manufacturing. 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.
Germany is Europe's largest economy and industrial power, with world-leading automotive, machinery and chemical industries. Hamburg and Bremerhaven, together with Rotterdam and Antwerp, handle its imports.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Cologne
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Cologne 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 Cologne, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy bleaching earth from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.
Who buys bleaching earth: 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 bleaching earth to Cologne
- 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 RotterdamIndicative transit 20–30 days (Western Europe), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to CologneAbout 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 Cologne
| Office hours | 05:00–14:30 Germany 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) |
| Quotation | USD (EUR equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing bleaching earth into Cologne: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Cologne, Germany — 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 Germany time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +49 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | German; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Euro (EUR); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | EU customs union (ATLAS customs system) |
| 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 Cologne
- Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsBuys bleaching earth: Petrochemical complexes, Fertiliser plants, Speciality chemical makers
- Automotive & workshopsAlso buys: Auto-parts dealers, Tyre shops, Fleet operators
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
Bleaching Earth specifications for Cologne
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Germany'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. Products within EU directives need CE marking; chemicals must comply with EU REACH.