Quick answer
Who is a reliable filter aid supplier and exporter for Italy?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports filter aid to buyers in Italy, including Bari, Venice, Ravenna. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Genoa with about 18–28 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Italy needs filter aid
Italy is Europe's second-largest manufacturer, with strong machinery, automotive, textile, food and olive-oil industries concentrated in the north.
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.
Edible oil milling & refining in Italy
Olive-oil and seed-oil producers, especially in Puglia, use refining consumables and packaging.
In Italy, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction 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: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Italy
Oil and gas operations in Italy 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 Italy, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy filter aid from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
Who buys filter aid: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Italy
Italy'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 Italy, 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 6 cities for filter aid in Italy
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 Bariport: BariPuglia's port in Italy's biggest olive-oil region.Edible oil milling & refining
- 02Filter Aid in Veniceport: VenicePorto Marghera's chemical and refining area, plus tourism.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 03Filter Aid in Ravennaport: RavennaAdriatic port with chemical plants and offshore gas services.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 04Filter Aid in Triesteport: TriesteAdriatic port serving Central Europe and the TAL oil pipeline.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 05Filter Aid in Livornoport: LivornoTuscan port with a refinery and logistics.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 06Filter Aid in Genoaport: GenoaItaly's largest port, with shipbuilding and energy terminals.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
Importing filter aid into Italy: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Italy — 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 Italy time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +39 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Italian; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Euro (EUR); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | EU customs union |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the August summer shutdown (Ferragosto) and Christmas–New Year |
Filter Aid specifications for Italy
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Italy'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.
Price, duties & landed cost in Italy
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Euro (EUR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Genoa |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus EU or national customs duty |
| Import conformity | Products within EU directives need CE marking; chemicals must comply with EU REACH. |
| 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 Italy
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.