Quick answer
Who is a reliable bleaching earth supplier and exporter for Thailand?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports bleaching earth to buyers in Thailand, including Surat Thani, Rayong, Hat Yai. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Laem Chabang with about 10–20 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Thailand needs bleaching earth
Thailand is the automotive and manufacturing hub of South-East Asia, with the Eastern Economic Corridor, large sugar, cassava and palm-oil sectors and a major tourism industry.
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.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Thailand
Map Ta Phut's petrochemical complex uses alloy piping and seals.
In Thailand, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy bleaching earth from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.
Who buys bleaching earth: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Edible oil milling & refining in Thailand
Edible-oil refineries in Thailand depend on bleaching earth, filter aid, caustic soda and citric acid for every batch, plus conveyors to move seed and meal. We supply the consumables, handling equipment and packaging from one source.
In Thailand, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy bleaching earth from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
Who buys bleaching earth: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Thailand
Thailand's hydrocarbon sector needs a steady supply of alloy and carbon steel piping, API-standard valves and spiral-wound gaskets. Plant maintenance teams value a supplier who ships the whole line list with EN 10204 3.1 documentation in one container.
In Thailand, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy bleaching earth from us mainly for juice, beer and sugar filtration and edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran).
Who buys bleaching earth: 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.
Top 5 cities for bleaching earth in Thailand
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of bleaching earth. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Bleaching Earth in Surat Thanivia Laem Chabang · 2 days by roadThailand's main oil-palm province, with crushing mills.Edible oil milling & refining
- 02Bleaching Earth in Rayongport: Map Ta PhutMap Ta Phut, one of South-East Asia's largest petrochemical and refinery complexes.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 03Bleaching Earth in Hat Yaivia Songkhla · 1 day by roadSouthern trading city in the rubber and palm-oil belt.Edible oil milling & refining
- 04Bleaching Earth in Bangkokport: Bangkok (Khlong Toei)The capital and Thailand's largest market, distribution and manufacturing base.
- 05Bleaching Earth in Chonburiport: Laem ChabangLaem Chabang port and the Eastern Seaboard's car and component plants.
Importing bleaching earth into Thailand: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Thailand — 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 | 11:00–20:30 Thailand time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +66 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Thai; we correspond in English |
| Currency | baht (THB); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Thailand National Single Window |
| Trade agreement with India | ASEAN–India FTA (and the India–Thailand early-harvest scheme) |
| Plan orders around | Songkran (mid-April) and the year-end period |
Bleaching Earth specifications for Thailand
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Thailand'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. Listed products need TISI certification.
Price, duties & landed cost in Thailand
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in baht (THB) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Laem Chabang |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT/GST (ASEAN-India FTA preferences may apply) |
| Import conformity | Listed products need TISI certification. |
| 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 Thailand
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.