Quick answer
Who supplies activated bleaching clay in Kaduna, Nigeria?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a activated bleaching clay manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Kaduna. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Apapa / Tin Can in about 25–40 days, then 2–3 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Highly acid-activated clay for difficult oils such as palm and rice bran, at low dosage.
Why Kaduna needs activated bleaching clay
Northern industrial city with a refinery, textile mills and grain trade. 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.
Nigeria is Africa's most populous nation and one of its largest economies, with oil and gas in the Niger Delta, the continent's biggest consumer market in Lagos, and fast-growing food, cement and manufacturing industries.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Kaduna
Oil and gas operations in Kaduna 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 Kaduna, 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 Kaduna
- 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 Apapa / Tin CanIndicative transit 25–40 days (West Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to KadunaAbout 2–3 days by road, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Kaduna
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Nigeria working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: English) |
| Quotation | USD (NGN equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing activated bleaching clay into Kaduna: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Kaduna, Nigeria — 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 Nigeria working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +234 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | naira (NGN); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Nigeria Customs Service NICIS II / B'Odogwu platform with Form M |
| Tariff framework | ECOWAS common external tariff |
| 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 |
Leading industries in Kaduna
- Oil, gas & petrochemicalsBuys activated bleaching clay: Upstream oil & gas, Refineries, Petrochemical plants
- Textiles, garments & fashion retailAlso buys: Fabric wholesalers, Garment makers, Boutiques & retailers
- Agriculture & grain handlingAlso buys: Grain traders & reserves, Flour, rice & feed mills, Seed processors
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
Activated Bleaching Clay specifications for Kaduna
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Nigeria'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. Shipments need Form M registration and, for regulated products, a SONCAP certificate.