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Who supplies activated bleaching clay in Assab, Eritrea?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a activated bleaching clay manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Assab. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Assab in about 12–22 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Highly acid-activated clay for difficult oils such as palm and rice bran, at low dosage.
Why Assab needs activated bleaching clay
Southern port near salt and potash deposits. 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.
Eritrea is a small Red Sea economy with mining (gold, copper, zinc, potash) and ports at Massawa and Assab.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Assab
Oil and gas operations in Assab run on pressure-rated pipe, valves, flanges and gaskets that must be traceable to a mill certificate. Shutdown and turnaround work creates sudden demand for large mixed lists — exactly the orders we consolidate into one shipment.
In Assab, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy activated bleaching clay from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.
Who buys activated bleaching clay: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
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 activated bleaching clay to Assab
- 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 AssabIndicative transit 12–22 days (East Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at AssabAssab is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Assab
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Eritrea working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Tigrinya, Arabic, English) |
| Quotation | USD (ERN equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing activated bleaching clay into Assab: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Assab, Eritrea — 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 Eritrea working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +291 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Tigrinya, Arabic, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | nakfa (ERN); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period |
Leading industries in Assab
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Oil, gas & petrochemicalsBuys activated bleaching clay: Upstream oil & gas, Refineries, Petrochemical plants
Activated Bleaching Clay specifications for Assab
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Eritrea'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. Import licences are required for most goods; confirm with your agent.