Quick answer
Who is a reliable filter aid supplier and exporter for Chad?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports filter aid to buyers in Chad, including Moundou, Doba, N'Djamena. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Douala with about 28–45 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Chad needs filter aid
Chad is a landlocked oil producer with cotton and livestock, supplied through Douala.
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 Chad
Oil fields around Doba need pipe and valves.
In Chad, 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 Chad
Chad crushes and refines oilseeds for its domestic market. Refineries need activated bleaching clay and filter aid on a predictable schedule; mills need conveyors and bearings; packers need barrels and PET preforms.
In Chad, 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 Chad
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Chad 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 Chad, 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 Chad
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 Moundouvia Douala · 2–3 weeks by roadSouthern cotton, oilseed and brewing centre.Edible oil milling & refining
- 02Filter Aid in Dobavia Kribi · 2–3 weeks by roadOil fields linked by pipeline to Kribi.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 03Filter Aid in N'Djamenavia Douala · 2–3 weeks by roadThe capital and main market.
- 04Filter Aid in Sarhvia Douala · 3 weeks by roadSugar and cotton town in the south.
Importing filter aid into Chad: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Chad — 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 | 05:00–14:30 Chad time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +235 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic, French; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | CEMAC 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 |
Filter Aid specifications for Chad
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Chad'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. CEMAC rules apply.
Price, duties & landed cost in Chad
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Central African CFA franc (XAF) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Douala |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the CEMAC / national tariff |
| Import conformity | CEMAC rules apply. |
| 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 Chad
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.
