Quick answer
Who is a reliable bleaching earth supplier and exporter for Sri Lanka?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports bleaching earth to buyers in Sri Lanka, including Kurunegala, Trincomalee, Puttalam. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Colombo with about 3–12 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Sri Lanka needs bleaching earth
Sri Lanka's economy rests on apparel exports, tea, tourism and the Port of Colombo, South Asia's leading transhipment hub.
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 Sri Lanka
Coconut-oil mills in the coconut triangle need spare parts, bleaching earth and packaging.
In Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka
Oil and gas operations in Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka'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 Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka
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 Kurunegalavia Colombo · 1 day by roadThe coconut triangle's hub, with coconut-oil mills.Edible oil milling & refining
- 02Bleaching Earth in Trincomaleeport: TrincomaleeNatural harbour with an oil tank farm and flour milling.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 03Bleaching Earth in Puttalamvia Colombo · 1 day by roadCement production, a coal power station and coconut plantations.Edible oil milling & refining
- 04Bleaching Earth in Hambantotaport: HambantotaDeep-water port with bunkering and planned industrial zones.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 05Bleaching Earth in Colomboport: ColomboThe commercial capital and South Asia's leading transhipment port, with Port City construction.
Importing bleaching earth into Sri Lanka: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Sri Lanka — 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 | 09:30–19:00 Sri Lanka time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +94 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Sinhala, Tamil; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Sri Lankan rupee (LKR); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ASYCUDA / CusDec |
| Trade agreement with India | India–Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) — many Indian goods enter duty-free or at reduced duty |
| Plan orders around | Sinhala and Tamil New Year (mid-April) and the year-end period |
Bleaching Earth specifications for Sri Lanka
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Sri Lanka'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. Listed products are subject to SLSI import inspection.
Price, duties & landed cost in Sri Lanka
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Colombo |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT and other levies |
| Import conformity | Listed products are subject to SLSI import inspection. |
| 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 Sri Lanka
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.