Quick answer
Who is a reliable bleaching earth supplier and exporter for Yemen?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports bleaching earth to buyers in Yemen, including Aden, Mukalla, Hodeidah. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Aden with about 7–15 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Yemen needs bleaching earth
Yemen depends on imports of food, fuel and building materials through Aden, Hodeidah and Mukalla, with reconstruction demand where conditions allow.
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.
Edible oil milling & refining in Yemen
Edible-oil refineries in Yemen 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 Yemen, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction 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: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Yemen
Yemen'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 Yemen, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy bleaching earth from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
Who buys bleaching earth: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Yemen
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Yemen 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 Yemen, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants 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: 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 bleaching earth in Yemen
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 Adenport: AdenSouthern port city with a refinery and container terminal.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 02Bleaching Earth in Mukallaport: MukallaHadramawt's port, fishing and trading centre.
- 03Bleaching Earth in Hodeidahport: HodeidahRed Sea port for food and fuel imports.
- 04Bleaching Earth in Sana'avia Hodeidah · 2–3 days by roadThe capital and largest market of the highlands.
- 05Bleaching Earth in Taizvia Aden · 1 day by roadIndustrial and trading city between Aden and Sana'a.
Importing bleaching earth into Yemen: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Yemen — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 07:00–16:30 Yemen time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +967 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Yemeni Rial (YER); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Bleaching Earth specifications for Yemen
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Yemen'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. Security, banking and shipping conditions change often; confirm the route and payment channel before ordering.
Price, duties & landed cost in Yemen
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Yemeni Rial (YER) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Aden |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT or sales tax under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | Security, banking and shipping conditions change often; confirm the route and payment channel 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 Yemen
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.