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Who supplies bleaching earth in Korhogo, Côte d'Ivoire?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a bleaching earth manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Korhogo. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Abidjan in about 25–40 days, then 2 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Natural and activated bleaching earth for decolourising edible and mineral oils.
Why Korhogo needs bleaching earth
Northern cotton region with cottonseed-oil milling. 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.
Côte d'Ivoire is the world's largest cocoa producer and one of West Africa's fastest-growing economies. Abidjan is the region's leading port and industrial centre.
Edible oil milling & refining in Korhogo
Edible-oil refineries in Korhogo 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 Korhogo, 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
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 bleaching earth to Korhogo
- 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 AbidjanIndicative transit 25–40 days (West Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to KorhogoAbout 2 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 Korhogo
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Côte d'Ivoire working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: French) |
| Quotation | USD (XOF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing bleaching earth into Korhogo: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Korhogo, Côte d'Ivoire — 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 Côte d'Ivoire working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +225 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | French; we correspond in English |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | GUCE Côte d'Ivoire single window |
| Tariff framework | ECOWAS / WAEMU 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 Korhogo
- Agriculture & grain handlingAlso buys: Grain traders & reserves, Flour, rice & feed mills, Seed processors
- Edible oil milling & refiningBuys bleaching earth: Oilseed crushing mills, Solvent extraction plants, Edible oil refineries
Bleaching Earth specifications for Korhogo
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Côte d'Ivoire'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. Many products are covered by Côte d'Ivoire's Verification of Conformity (VoC) programme before shipment.