Quick answer
Who supplies filter aid in Saint-Louis, Senegal?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a filter aid manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Saint-Louis. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Dakar in about 25–40 days, then 1 day by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Diatomaceous earth and perlite filter aids for fast, clear filtration in oil, sugar, beverage and chemical plants.
Why Saint-Louis needs filter aid
Rice and sugar farming and a base for offshore gas. 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.
Senegal is a stable West African economy with a new offshore oil and gas sector, groundnut processing, phosphates and a busy port in Dakar.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Saint-Louis
Oil and gas operations in Saint-Louis 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 Saint-Louis, upstream oil & gas and refineries 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: 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 filter aid to Saint-Louis
- 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 DakarIndicative transit 25–40 days (West Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to Saint-LouisAbout 1 day 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 Saint-Louis
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Senegal working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: French, Wolof) |
| Quotation | USD (XOF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing filter aid into Saint-Louis: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Saint-Louis, Senegal — 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 Senegal working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +221 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | French, Wolof; we correspond in English |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ORBUS single window |
| Tariff framework | ECOWAS / WAEMU common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Leading industries in Saint-Louis
- Agriculture & grain handlingAlso buys: Grain traders & reserves, Flour, rice & feed mills, Seed processors
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Oil, gas & petrochemicalsBuys filter aid: Upstream oil & gas, Refineries, Petrochemical plants
Filter Aid specifications for Saint-Louis
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Senegal'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. Imports follow ECOWAS rules; some goods need a conformity certificate.