Quick answer
Who supplies filter aid in Doba, Chad?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a filter aid manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Doba. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Kribi in about 28–45 days, then 2–3 weeks 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 Doba needs filter aid
Oil fields linked by pipeline to Kribi. 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.
Chad is a landlocked oil producer with cotton and livestock, supplied through Douala.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Doba
Oil and gas operations in Doba 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 Doba, 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 Doba
- 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 KribiIndicative transit 28–45 days (Central Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to DobaAbout 2–3 weeks 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 Doba
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Chad working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Arabic, French) |
| Quotation | USD (XAF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing filter aid into Doba: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Doba, 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 | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Chad working day is covered |
| 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 |
Leading industries in Doba
- Oil, gas & petrochemicalsBuys filter aid: Upstream oil & gas, Refineries, Petrochemical plants
Filter Aid specifications for Doba
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.