Quick answer
Who is a reliable bleaching earth supplier and exporter for Australia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports bleaching earth to buyers in Australia, including Gladstone, Darwin, Perth. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Melbourne with about 20–35 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Australia needs bleaching earth
Australia is a major mining and agricultural exporter, with iron ore, coal, gold and LNG operations in Western Australia and Queensland and a large construction and retail market in the eastern cities.
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 Australia
LNG projects in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland buy piping and valves.
In Australia, upstream oil & gas and refineries 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: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Edible oil milling & refining in Australia
Australia crushes and refines oilseeds for its domestic market. Refineries need activated bleaching clay and filter aid on a predictable schedule; mills need conveyors and bearings; packers need barrels and PET preforms.
In Australia, 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
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Australia
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Australia 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 Australia, 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 Australia
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 Gladstoneport: GladstoneQueensland's LNG, alumina and coal-export centre.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 02Bleaching Earth in Darwinport: DarwinNorthern gateway and LNG processing centre.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 03Bleaching Earth in Perthvia Fremantle · 1 day by roadCapital of Western Australia's mining and LNG industries.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 04Bleaching Earth in Port Hedlandport: Port HedlandThe world's largest bulk export port for iron ore.
- 05Bleaching Earth in Kalgoorlievia Fremantle · 1–2 days by road or railGold-mining centre, home of the Super Pit.
Importing bleaching earth into Australia: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Australia — 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 | 15:00–00:30 Australia time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +61 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Integrated Cargo System (ICS) |
| Trade agreement with India | India–Australia ECTA (in force since December 2022) — most Indian goods enter duty-free |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Bleaching Earth specifications for Australia
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Australia'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. Electrical products need RCM compliance, and timber packaging must meet ISPM-15 and biosecurity rules.
Price, duties & landed cost in Australia
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Australian dollar (AUD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Melbourne |
| Import taxes | 10% GST on imports, plus customs duty |
| Import conformity | Electrical products need RCM compliance, and timber packaging must meet ISPM-15 and biosecurity rules. |
| 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 Australia
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.