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Who supplies bleaching earth in Basra, Iraq?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a bleaching earth manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Basra. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Umm Qasr in about 7–15 days, then 1 day by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Natural and activated bleaching earth for decolourising edible and mineral oils.
Why Basra needs bleaching earth
Iraq's oil capital, surrounded by the Rumaila, West Qurna and Majnoon fields. 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.
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.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Basra
Oil and gas operations in Basra 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 Basra, 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
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 Basra
- 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 Umm QasrIndicative transit 7–15 days (Middle East), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to BasraAbout 1 day 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 Basra
| Office hours | 07:00–16:30 Iraq 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: Arabic, Kurdish) |
| Quotation | USD (IQD equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing bleaching earth into Basra: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Basra, 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 |
Leading industries in Basra
- Oil, gas & petrochemicalsBuys bleaching earth: Upstream oil & gas, Refineries, Petrochemical plants
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Construction & infrastructureAlso buys: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Power & utilitiesAlso buys: Power plants, Utilities, Transmission contractors
Bleaching Earth specifications for Basra
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).