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Who supplies activated bleaching clay in Mufulira, Zambia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a activated bleaching clay manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Mufulira. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Dar es Salaam in about 18–28 days, then 5–7 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 Mufulira needs activated bleaching clay
Copper mining with smelting and acid plants. 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.
Zambia is Africa's second-largest copper producer. The Copperbelt drives most industrial demand, while Lusaka is the commercial centre. Cargo arrives by road or rail through Dar es Salaam, Durban, Beira or Walvis Bay.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Mufulira
Mufulira'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 Mufulira, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser 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: 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.
Delivery of activated bleaching clay to Mufulira
- 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 18–28 days (Southern Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to MufuliraAbout 5–7 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 Mufulira
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Zambia working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: English) |
| Quotation | USD (ZMW equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing activated bleaching clay into Mufulira: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Mufulira, Zambia — 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 Zambia working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +260 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Zambian Kwacha (ZMW); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ASYCUDA World |
| Tariff framework | COMESA and SADC member |
| 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 |
Leading industries in Mufulira
- Mining & mineralsAlso buys: Open-pit and underground mines, Mineral processing plants, Quarries
- Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsBuys activated bleaching clay: Petrochemical complexes, Fertiliser plants, Speciality chemical makers
Activated Bleaching Clay specifications for Mufulira
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Zambia'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 products must comply with compulsory standards enforced by the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency.