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Who is a reliable bleaching earth supplier and exporter for Iraq?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports bleaching earth to buyers in Iraq, including Basra, Kirkuk, Nasiriyah. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Umm Qasr with about 7–15 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Iraq needs bleaching earth
Iraq holds some of the world's largest oil reserves and is rebuilding power, water and housing infrastructure after years of conflict. Umm Qasr near Basra is the main seaport, with northern cargo often routed through Turkey.
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 Iraq
The southern fields around Basra, the northern fields around Kirkuk and new refineries in Karbala and elsewhere buy pipe, valves and gaskets in large programmes.
In Iraq, 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 Iraq
Edible-oil refiners and packers import refining consumables and packaging.
In Iraq, 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 Iraq
Iraq'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 Iraq, 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 Iraq
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 Basravia Umm Qasr · 1 day by roadIraq's oil capital, surrounded by the Rumaila, West Qurna and Majnoon fields.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 02Bleaching Earth in Kirkukvia Umm Qasr · 4–5 days by roadOne of Iraq's oldest giant oil fields plus gas-fired power generation.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 03Bleaching Earth in Nasiriyahvia Umm Qasr · 1–2 days by roadSouthern oil and power centre on the Euphrates.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 04Bleaching Earth in Erbilvia Umm Qasr or Mersin (Turkey) · 4–6 days by roadCapital of the Kurdistan Region, with its own oil sector and a busy construction and trading economy.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 05Bleaching Earth in Karbalavia Umm Qasr · 2–3 days by roadPilgrimage city and site of a large new refinery.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
Importing bleaching earth into Iraq: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Iraq — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 07:00–16:30 Iraq time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +964 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic, Kurdish; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Iraqi dinar (IQD); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Bleaching Earth specifications for Iraq
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Iraq'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. Most imports need a Certificate of Conformity from Iraq's pre-shipment verification programme (COSQC).
Price, duties & landed cost in Iraq
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Iraqi dinar (IQD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Umm Qasr |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT or sales tax under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | Most imports need a Certificate of Conformity from Iraq's pre-shipment verification programme (COSQC). |
| 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 Iraq
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.