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Who supplies activated bleaching clay in Mahajanga, Madagascar?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a activated bleaching clay manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Mahajanga. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Mahajanga 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 Mahajanga needs activated bleaching clay
North-western port with rice and oilseed farming. 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.
Madagascar has a large farming sector, export garment factories and major nickel and mineral-sands mining.
Edible oil milling & refining in Mahajanga
Edible-oil refineries in Mahajanga depend on bleaching earth, filter aid, caustic soda and citric acid for every batch. We supply the consumables, handling equipment and packaging from one source.
In Mahajanga, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants 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: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
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 Mahajanga
- 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 MahajangaIndicative transit 12–22 days (East Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at MahajangaMahajanga 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 Mahajanga
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Madagascar working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Malagasy, French) |
| Quotation | USD (MGA equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing activated bleaching clay into Mahajanga: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Mahajanga, Madagascar — 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 Madagascar working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +261 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Malagasy, French; we correspond in English |
| Currency | ariary (MGA); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | GasyNet single window |
| 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 |
Leading industries in Mahajanga
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Agriculture & grain handlingAlso buys: Grain traders & reserves, Flour, rice & feed mills, Seed processors
- Edible oil milling & refiningBuys activated bleaching clay: Oilseed crushing mills, Solvent extraction plants, Edible oil refineries
Activated Bleaching Clay specifications for Mahajanga
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Madagascar'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 goods are subject to pre-shipment inspection; check with your agent.