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Who is a reliable bleaching earth supplier and exporter for Lebanon?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports bleaching earth to buyers in Lebanon, including Chekka, Beirut, Tripoli. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Beirut with about 7–15 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Lebanon needs bleaching earth
Lebanon is a compact trading economy centred on Beirut, with construction, hospitality, pharmaceutical distribution and Bekaa valley agriculture. Nearly all imports arrive through the ports of Beirut and Tripoli.
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 Lebanon
Lebanon crushes and refines oilseeds for its domestic market. Refineries need activated bleaching clay and filter aid on a predictable schedule; mills need conveyors and bearings; packers need barrels and PET preforms.
In Lebanon, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction 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: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Lebanon
Oil and gas operations in Lebanon 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 Lebanon, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy bleaching earth from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
Who buys bleaching earth: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Lebanon
Lebanon'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 Lebanon, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants 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: 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 5 cities for bleaching earth in Lebanon
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 Chekkavia Tripoli · 1 day by roadCentre of Lebanon's cement industry on the northern coast.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 02Bleaching Earth in Beirutport: BeirutThe capital and main port, home to most importers, distributors and pharmaceutical firms.
- 03Bleaching Earth in Tripoliport: TripoliNorthern port city with a special economic zone and a large trading souk.
- 04Bleaching Earth in Zahlevia Beirut · 1 day by roadMarket town of the Bekaa valley, Lebanon's farming and wine region.
- 05Bleaching Earth in Sidonport: SidonSouthern port town with citrus farming and fishing.
Importing bleaching earth into Lebanon: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Lebanon — 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 | 06:00–15:30 Lebanon time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +961 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Lebanese pound (LBP); 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 |
Bleaching Earth specifications for Lebanon
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Lebanon'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. Some products need conformity certificates under LIBNOR standards; check with your customs broker.
Price, duties & landed cost in Lebanon
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Lebanese pound (LBP) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Beirut |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT or sales tax under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | Some products need conformity certificates under LIBNOR standards; check 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 Lebanon
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.