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Who is a reliable filter aid supplier and exporter for Latvia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports filter aid to buyers in Latvia, including Ventspils, Riga, Liepāja. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Riga with about 25–35 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Latvia needs filter aid
Latvia is an EU transit economy with ports at Riga, Ventspils and Liepāja and wood-processing industries.
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 Latvia
Latvia 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 Latvia, 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 Latvia
Oil and gas operations in Latvia 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 Latvia, 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 Latvia
Latvia'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 Latvia, 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 4 cities for filter aid in Latvia
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 Ventspilsport: VentspilsOil and bulk port.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 02Filter Aid in Rigaport: RigaThe capital and main port.
- 03Filter Aid in Liepājaport: LiepājaPort with steel and shipyards.
- 04Filter Aid in Daugavpilsvia Riga · 1 day by roadEastern industrial city.
Importing filter aid into Latvia: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Latvia — 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 Latvia time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +371 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Latvian; 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 Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Filter Aid specifications for Latvia
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Latvia'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 Latvia
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Euro (EUR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Riga |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus EU / EEA 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 Latvia
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.