Quick answer
Who is a reliable filter aid supplier and exporter for Venezuela?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports filter aid to buyers in Venezuela, including Maracaibo, Puerto Cabello, Caracas. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Puerto Cabello with about 35–55 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Venezuela needs filter aid
Venezuela holds the world's largest oil reserves and a large but under-maintained industrial base in Valencia, Maracaibo and Ciudad Guayana.
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 Venezuela
Oil fields and refineries need pipe, valves and gaskets.
In Venezuela, 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 Venezuela
Edible-oil refineries in Venezuela 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 Venezuela, 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 Venezuela
Venezuela's chemical producers run planned shutdowns in which pipe spools, gaskets, valves and pump seals are replaced together, and they package output in UN-rated HDPE containers.
In Venezuela, 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 5 cities for filter aid in Venezuela
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 Maracaiboport: MaracaiboOil capital on Lake Maracaibo.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 02Filter Aid in Puerto Cabelloport: Puerto CabelloMain container port with a refinery.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 03Filter Aid in Caracasvia La Guaira · 1 day by roadThe capital; check sanctions and payment routes before ordering.
- 04Filter Aid in Valenciavia Puerto Cabello · 1 day by roadIndustrial capital near Puerto Cabello.
- 05Filter Aid in Ciudad Guayanaport: Puerto OrdazSteel, aluminium and hydropower centre.
Importing filter aid into Venezuela: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Venezuela — 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 | 00:00–09:30 Venezuela time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +58 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Spanish; we correspond in English |
| Currency | sovereign bolivar (VES); quotations in USD |
| 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 Venezuela
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Venezuela'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. Check US sanctions exposure and payment routes before ordering.
Price, duties & landed cost in Venezuela
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in sovereign bolivar (VES) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Puerto Cabello |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (IVA / ICMS) under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | Check US sanctions exposure and payment routes 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 Venezuela
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.
