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Who is a reliable filter aid supplier and exporter for South Sudan?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports filter aid to buyers in South Sudan, including Malakal, Juba, Wau. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Mombasa with about 12–22 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why South Sudan needs filter aid
South Sudan is an oil-dependent, landlocked economy supplied mainly by road from Mombasa through Uganda.
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.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in South Sudan
Oil fields need pipe, valves and spares.
In South Sudan, 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
Edible oil milling & refining in South Sudan
South Sudan crushes and refines oilseeds for its domestic market. Refineries need activated bleaching clay and filter aid on a predictable schedule; mills need bearings and couplings; packers need barrels and PET preforms.
In South Sudan, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy filter aid from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
Who buys filter aid: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in South Sudan
Chemical and fertiliser plants in South Sudan handle corrosive media, so they buy stainless and alloy piping, PTFE and graphite seals and lined valves, and ship finished product in HDPE drums and barrels.
In South Sudan, 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 South Sudan
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 Malakalvia Port Sudan · river transitUpper Nile town near the oil fields.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 02Filter Aid in Jubavia Mombasa · 7–10 days by roadThe capital and main market.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 03Filter Aid in Wauvia Mombasa · 9–12 days by roadNorth-western trading town.
- 04Filter Aid in Yeivia Mombasa · 8–10 days by roadSouthern farming town on the Uganda border route.
Importing filter aid into South Sudan: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in South Sudan — 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 South Sudan working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +211 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | South Sudanese pound (SSP); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | EAC common external tariff |
| 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 South Sudan
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to South Sudan'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. Security and banking conditions change often; confirm before ordering.
Price, duties & landed cost in South Sudan
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in South Sudanese pound (SSP) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Mombasa |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (EAC / COMESA frameworks where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Security and banking conditions change often; confirm before ordering. |
| 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 South Sudan
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.