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Who supplies activated bleaching clay in Shinyanga, Tanzania?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a activated bleaching clay manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Shinyanga. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Dar es Salaam in about 12–22 days, then 3 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Highly acid-activated clay for difficult oils such as palm and rice bran, at low dosage.
Why Shinyanga needs activated bleaching clay
Diamond and gold mining area and a cotton-growing region. 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.
Tanzania combines a large farming sector with gold and gemstone mining, a growing manufacturing base in Dar es Salaam and major rail and power projects. Dar es Salaam port also serves Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the DRC.
Edible oil milling & refining in Shinyanga
Edible-oil refineries in Shinyanga depend on bleaching earth, filter aid, caustic soda and citric acid for every batch. We supply the consumables, handling equipment and packaging from one source.
In Shinyanga, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy activated bleaching clay from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.
Who buys activated bleaching clay: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
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 activated bleaching clay to Shinyanga
- 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 Dar es SalaamIndicative transit 12–22 days (East Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to ShinyangaAbout 3 days 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 Shinyanga
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Tanzania working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Swahili, English) |
| Quotation | USD (TZS equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing activated bleaching clay into Shinyanga: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Shinyanga, Tanzania — 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 Tanzania working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +255 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Swahili, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Tanzanian shilling (TZS); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | TANCIS and the Tanzania Electronic Single Window |
| Tariff framework | EAC 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 Shinyanga
- Mining & mineralsAlso buys: Open-pit and underground mines, Mineral processing plants, Quarries
- Agriculture & grain handlingAlso buys: Grain traders & reserves, Flour, rice & feed mills, Seed processors
- Edible oil milling & refiningBuys activated bleaching clay: Oilseed crushing mills, Solvent extraction plants, Edible oil refineries
Activated Bleaching Clay specifications for Shinyanga
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Tanzania'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. Regulated goods need a Certificate of Conformity under the TBS Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme.