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Who is a reliable bleaching earth supplier and exporter for Libya?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports bleaching earth to buyers in Libya, including Ras Lanuf, Brega, Zawiya. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Tripoli with about 14–22 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Libya needs bleaching earth
Libya has Africa's largest proven oil reserves and needs heavy investment to rebuild infrastructure, power and water systems.
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 Libya
Oil fields, terminals and refineries buy pipe, valves and gaskets.
In Libya, 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 Libya
Edible-oil refineries in Libya 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 Libya, 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 Libya
Libya'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 Libya, 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 Libya
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 Ras Lanufvia Benghazi · 1–2 days by roadOil terminal, refinery and petrochemical complex.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 02Bleaching Earth in Bregavia Benghazi · 1 day by roadOil and gas processing and export terminal.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 03Bleaching Earth in Zawiyavia Tripoli · 1 day by roadWestern refinery city.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 04Bleaching Earth in Benghaziport: BenghaziEastern commercial city undergoing reconstruction.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 05Bleaching Earth in Tripoliport: TripoliThe capital and main port for western Libya.
Importing bleaching earth into Libya: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Libya — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday |
| Currency | Libyan dinar (LYD); 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 Libya
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Libya'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. Import rules and banking conditions change often; confirm with your agent.
Price, duties & landed cost in Libya
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Libyan dinar (LYD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Tripoli |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | Import rules and banking conditions change often; confirm with your agent. |
| 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 Libya
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.