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Who supplies activated bleaching clay in Pemba, Mozambique?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a activated bleaching clay manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Pemba. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Pemba in about 18–28 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Highly acid-activated clay for difficult oils such as palm and rice bran, at low dosage.
Why Pemba needs activated bleaching clay
Logistics base for the Cabo Delgado LNG projects. 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.
Mozambique is developing large LNG projects in Cabo Delgado, coal mining in Tete and port corridors at Maputo, Beira and Nacala that serve its landlocked neighbours.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Pemba
Pemba'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 Pemba, upstream oil & gas and refineries 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: 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.
Delivery of activated bleaching clay to Pemba
- 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 PembaIndicative transit 18–28 days (Southern Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at PembaPemba 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 Pemba
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Mozambique working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Portuguese) |
| Quotation | USD (MZN equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing activated bleaching clay into Pemba: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Pemba, Mozambique — 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 Mozambique working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +258 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Portuguese; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Mozambican metical (MZN); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Janela Única Electrónica (single window) |
| Tariff framework | SADC member |
| 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 Pemba
- Oil, gas & petrochemicalsBuys activated bleaching clay: Upstream oil & gas, Refineries, Petrochemical plants
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Hospitality & real estateAlso buys: Hotels & resorts, Restaurants & catering, Serviced apartments
Activated Bleaching Clay specifications for Pemba
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Mozambique'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. Check pre-shipment inspection and conformity requirements with your clearing agent before shipping.