Quick answer
Who is a reliable bleaching earth supplier and exporter for South Korea?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports bleaching earth to buyers in South Korea, including Yeosu, Ulsan, Seoul. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Busan with about 15–25 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why South Korea needs bleaching earth
South Korea is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ships, cars, steel, petrochemicals and electronics, with Busan and Incheon as its main ports.
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.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in South Korea
Petrochemical complexes at Yeosu, Ulsan and Daesan use alloy piping and seals.
In South Korea, 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
Edible oil milling & refining in South Korea
Edible-oil refineries in South Korea depend on bleaching earth, filter aid, caustic soda and citric acid for every batch, plus conveyors to move seed and meal. We supply the consumables, handling equipment and packaging from one source.
In South Korea, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy bleaching earth from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
Who buys bleaching earth: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in South Korea
South Korea's hydrocarbon sector needs a steady supply of alloy and carbon steel piping, API-standard valves and spiral-wound gaskets. Plant maintenance teams value a supplier who ships the whole line list with EN 10204 3.1 documentation in one container.
In South Korea, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy bleaching earth from us mainly for juice, beer and sugar filtration and edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran).
Who buys bleaching earth: 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.
Top 5 cities for bleaching earth in South Korea
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of bleaching earth. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Bleaching Earth in Yeosuport: GwangyangMajor petrochemical and refining complex.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 02Bleaching Earth in Ulsanport: UlsanHome of one of the world's largest car plants, major shipyards and refineries.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 03Bleaching Earth in Seoulvia Incheon · 1 day by roadThe capital region and Korea's largest consumer and construction market.
- 04Bleaching Earth in Busanport: BusanKorea's largest port and a shipbuilding and machinery centre.
- 05Bleaching Earth in Incheonport: IncheonPort and free-economic-zone city west of Seoul.
Importing bleaching earth into South Korea: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in South Korea — 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 | 13:00–22:30 South Korea time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +82 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Korean; we correspond in English |
| Currency | won (KRW); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | UNI-PASS |
| Trade agreement with India | India–Korea CEPA (since 2010) and APTA — preferential duty with a certificate of origin |
| Plan orders around | Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (September–October) |
Bleaching Earth specifications for South Korea
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to South Korea'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. Regulated products need KC certification.
Price, duties & landed cost in South Korea
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in won (KRW) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Busan |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT |
| Import conformity | Regulated products need KC certification. |
| 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 South Korea
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.