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Who is a reliable bleaching earth & filter aid supplier and exporter for Algeria?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports bleaching earth & filter aid to buyers in Algeria, including Béjaïa, Arzew, Skikda. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Algiers with about 14–22 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Algeria needs bleaching earth & filter aid
Algeria is Africa's largest country and a major oil and gas producer, with Sonatrach operating fields around Hassi Messaoud and processing complexes at Arzew and Skikda. The state also funds large housing and cement programmes.
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 Algeria
Sonatrach's fields, pipelines, LNG and refining complexes buy pipe, valves, gaskets and plant spares.
In Algeria, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy bleaching earth & filter aid from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.
Who buys bleaching earth & filter aid: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Edible oil milling & refining in Algeria
Major refineries such as those at Béjaïa import refining consumables and packaging.
In Algeria, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy bleaching earth & filter aid from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
Who buys bleaching earth & filter aid: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Algeria
Algeria'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 Algeria, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy bleaching earth & filter aid from us mainly for juice, beer and sugar filtration and edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran).
Who buys bleaching earth & 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 6 cities for bleaching earth & filter aid in Algeria
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of bleaching earth & filter aid. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Bleaching Earth & Filter Aid in Béjaïaport: BéjaïaPort with one of Africa's largest edible-oil refineries and sugar refining.Edible oil milling & refining
- 02Bleaching Earth & Filter Aid in Arzewport: ArzewLNG, refining and petrochemical complex on the western coast.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 03Bleaching Earth & Filter Aid in Skikdaport: SkikdaRefinery, LNG and petrochemical hub on the eastern coast.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 04Bleaching Earth & Filter Aid in Hassi Messaoudvia Algiers · 3–4 days by roadAlgeria's largest oil field and the base for Saharan oilfield services.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 05Bleaching Earth & Filter Aid in Oranport: OranWestern port city with car, steel and cement plants nearby.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 06Bleaching Earth & Filter Aid in Annabaport: AnnabaEl Hadjar steelworks, phosphate exports and fertiliser production.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
Importing bleaching earth & filter aid into Algeria: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Algeria — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Algeria working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +213 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic, French, Tamazight; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Algerian dinar (DZD); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Bleaching Earth & Filter Aid specifications for Algeria
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Algeria'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 |
All 3 bleaching earth & filter aid we supply in Algeria
Standards: COA per batch, FSSAI / food-grade on request or the standard your project specifies. Import rules change often; certificates of conformity and origin are commonly required, so confirm with your customs broker.
Price, duties & landed cost in Algeria
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Algerian dinar (DZD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Algiers |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | Import rules change often; certificates of conformity and origin are commonly required, so confirm with your customs broker. |
| 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 Algeria
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.