Quick answer
Who supplies bleaching earth in Medan, Indonesia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a bleaching earth manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Medan. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Belawan in about 10–20 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Natural and activated bleaching earth for decolourising edible and mineral oils.
Why Medan needs bleaching earth
North Sumatra's palm-oil and rubber capital. 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.
Indonesia is South-East Asia's largest economy and the world's largest palm-oil producer, with major coal, nickel and manufacturing industries.
Edible oil milling & refining in Medan
Edible-oil refineries in Medan 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 Medan, 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 Medan
- 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 BelawanIndicative transit 10–20 days (South-East Asia), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at MedanMedan is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Medan
| Office hours | 11:00–20:30 Indonesia time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Indonesian) |
| Quotation | USD (IDR equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing bleaching earth into Medan: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Medan, Indonesia — 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 | 11:00–20:30 Indonesia time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +62 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Indonesian; we correspond in English |
| Currency | rupiah (IDR); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | INSW (Indonesia National Single Window) |
| Trade agreement with India | ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) — reduced duty with a certificate of origin (Form AI) |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Leading industries in Medan
- Edible oil milling & refiningBuys bleaching earth: Oilseed crushing mills, Solvent extraction plants, Edible oil refineries
- Agriculture & grain handlingAlso buys: Grain traders & reserves, Flour, rice & feed mills, Seed processors
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
Bleaching Earth specifications for Medan
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Indonesia'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. Products covered by mandatory SNI standards need SNI certification; importers need an import identification number (API).