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Bleaching Earth for buyers in Egypt

Bleaching Earth & Filter Aid · North Africa · EN-EG

Bleaching Earth Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Egypt

Egypt is Africa's most populous Arab country and a major manufacturing and construction market, with the New Administrative Capital, the Suez Canal Economic Zone and large industrial cities around Cairo. Hurain Engitech & Trade supplies bleaching earth to Egypt — natural and activated bleaching earth for decolourising edible and mineral oils.

Currency
Egyptian pound (EGP)
Main ports
Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta, Sokhna
Sea transit from Gujarat
14–22 days
Import taxes
Customs duty plus VAT; ACI pre-registration required
Our hours (local)
06:00–15:30 Egypt time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday
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Quick answer

Who is a reliable bleaching earth supplier and exporter for Egypt?

Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports bleaching earth to buyers in Egypt, including Alexandria, Suez, Tanta. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Alexandria with about 14–22 days sea transit and full export documents.

Why Egypt needs bleaching earth

Egypt is Africa's most populous Arab country and a major manufacturing and construction market, with the New Administrative Capital, the Suez Canal Economic Zone and large industrial cities around Cairo. Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta and Sokhna are the main ports.

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 Egypt

Egypt refines imported crude soybean and sunflower oil and buys bleaching earth, refining chemicals and packaging in volume.

In Egypt, 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 Egypt

Oil and gas operations in Egypt run on pressure-rated pipe, valves, flanges and gaskets that must be traceable to a mill certificate. Shutdown and turnaround work creates sudden demand for large mixed lists — exactly the orders we consolidate into one shipment.

In Egypt, 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 Egypt

Egypt'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 Egypt, 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 7 cities for bleaching earth in Egypt

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.

  1. 01Bleaching Earth in Alexandriaport: AlexandriaEgypt's main port, with refineries, petrochemicals and edible-oil refining.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsEdible oil milling & refiningChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
  2. 02Bleaching Earth in Suezvia Sokhna · 1 day by roadRefineries and fertiliser plants at the southern end of the canal.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
  3. 03Bleaching Earth in Tantavia Alexandria · 1 day by roadDelta city with cottonseed-oil and soap production and agricultural trade.Edible oil milling & refining
  4. 04Bleaching Earth in Ain Sokhnaport: SokhnaSuez Canal Economic Zone port with steel, petrochemical and fertiliser projects.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
  5. 05Bleaching Earth in Hurghadavia Sokhna · 1 day by roadRed Sea resort city with offshore oil operations.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
  6. 06Bleaching Earth in Damiettaport: DamiettaPort city famous for furniture making, with fertiliser and gas plants nearby.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
  7. 07Bleaching Earth in 10th of Ramadan Cityvia Port Said · 1 day by roadOne of Egypt's largest industrial cities, with engineering, textile and food factories.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals

Importing bleaching earth into Egypt: local guide

Practical facts for buyers in Egypt — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.

WeekendFriday–Saturday
Our office hours in your time06:00–15:30 Egypt time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday
Country calling code+20 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
Business languagesArabic; we correspond in English
CurrencyEgyptian pound (EGP); quotations in USD
Customs systemNafeza single window with ACI pre-registration
Trade agreement with IndiaNo India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies
Plan orders aroundRamadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow

Bleaching Earth specifications for Egypt

Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Egypt's import requirements.

ActivityNatural, semi-activated, highly acid-activated
Particle sizeTypically 75–80% passing 75 micron (200 mesh)
MoistureTypically ≤ 12–15%
Bulk densityApprox. 500–700 g/L
Packing25 kg bags; 500 / 1000 kg jumbo bags

Standards: COA per batch, FSSAI / food-grade on request or the standard your project specifies. Shipments need ACI pre-registration on the Nafeza platform; some products also need GOEIC factory registration.

Price, duties & landed cost in Egypt

Quotation currencyUSD (EUR on request); you pay in Egyptian pound (EGP) through your bank
IncotermsEXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Alexandria
Import taxesCustoms duty plus VAT; ACI pre-registration required
Import conformityShipments need ACI pre-registration on the Nafeza platform; some products also need GOEIC factory registration.
Export documentsCommercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable
Payment50% 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 Egypt

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.

How to order

How to import bleaching earth into Egypt

  1. 01Share your requirement. Send product names, specifications or drawings, quantities, destination port and any required standards by form, email or WhatsApp.
  2. 02Receive a detailed quotation. We confirm specifications and reply with price (EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF), MOQ, packing, lead time and payment terms.
  3. 03Approve samples or drawings. Where needed we send samples, GA drawings or technical data sheets for approval before production.
  4. 04Production and sourcing. Your order is manufactured or sourced from qualified partner factories and tracked against the agreed schedule.
  5. 05Inspection and testing. Goods are checked for quantity, dimensions, finish and function; third-party inspection can be arranged on request.
  6. 06Export packing and documents. Goods are packed for sea or air freight and shipped with invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.

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FAQ

Bleaching Earth in Egypt — frequently asked questions

Do you export bleaching earth to Egypt?

Yes. Hurain Engitech & Trade manufactures, supplies and exports bleaching earth from India to importers, distributors and project buyers in Egypt, by sea (FCL or LCL) or by air, with full export documentation.

Which cities in Egypt do you deliver bleaching earth to?

We deliver anywhere in Egypt. The cities with the highest demand for bleaching earth are Alexandria, Suez, Tanta, Ain Sokhna, Hurghada, Damietta and 10th of Ramadan City, because of their oil, gas & petrochemicals, edible oil milling & refining, chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals industries.

How long does delivery of bleaching earth to Egypt take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Alexandria is about 14–22 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does bleaching earth cost in Egypt?

Price depends on the size, grade, quantity and packing of the bleaching earth you need, so we quote per enquiry in USD, which your bank converts to Egyptian pound. Mixed-product containers usually lower the landed cost per item.

What import rules apply to bleaching earth in Egypt?

Customs duty plus VAT; ACI pre-registration required. Shipments need ACI pre-registration on the Nafeza platform; some products also need GOEIC factory registration. Confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker; we provide the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and test certificates.

Is there a trade agreement between India and Egypt?

There is no India-specific trade agreement with Egypt, so standard (MFN) duty applies to bleaching earth. We supply a non-preferential certificate of origin with every shipment.

Can I combine bleaching earth with other products in one shipment to Egypt?

Yes. Bleaching Earth can be consolidated with other bleaching earth & filter aid and products from our other divisions in one FCL or LCL container with one set of documents.

What is bleaching earth used for?

Bleaching earth is an activated clay used in edible oil and mineral oil refining to adsorb colour pigments, soaps, gums and trace metals, producing clear, light-coloured, stable oil.

How much bleaching earth is needed per tonne of oil?

Dosage typically ranges from about 0.5% to 3% of oil weight depending on the oil type, its crude colour and the activity of the clay. Our technical team can suggest a starting dosage from your oil data.

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