Quick answer
Who supplies bleaching earth in Lagos, Nigeria?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a bleaching earth manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Lagos. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Apapa / Tin Can in about 25–40 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Natural and activated bleaching earth for decolourising edible and mineral oils.
Why Lagos needs bleaching earth
West Africa's largest market and port complex, home to most Nigerian manufacturers and importers. 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.
Nigeria is Africa's most populous nation and one of its largest economies, with oil and gas in the Niger Delta, the continent's biggest consumer market in Lagos, and fast-growing food, cement and manufacturing industries.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Lagos
Lagos's hydrocarbon sector needs a steady supply of alloy and carbon steel piping, API-standard valves and spiral-wound gaskets. Plant maintenance teams value a supplier who ships the whole line list with EN 10204 3.1 documentation in one container.
In Lagos, 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 Lagos
- 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 Apapa / Tin CanIndicative transit 25–40 days (West Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at LagosLagos 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 Lagos
| Office hours | 05:00–14:30 Nigeria 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: English) |
| Quotation | USD (NGN equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing bleaching earth into Lagos: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Lagos, Nigeria — 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 | 05:00–14:30 Nigeria time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +234 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | naira (NGN); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Nigeria Customs Service NICIS II / B'Odogwu platform with Form M |
| Tariff framework | ECOWAS common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period |
Leading industries in Lagos
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
- Construction & infrastructureAlso buys: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Oil, gas & petrochemicalsBuys bleaching earth: Upstream oil & gas, Refineries, Petrochemical plants
- Pharmaceuticals & healthcareAlso buys: Pharma manufacturers, Nutraceutical brands, Laboratories
Bleaching Earth specifications for Lagos
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Nigeria'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. Shipments need Form M registration and, for regulated products, a SONCAP certificate.