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Who is a reliable filter aid supplier and exporter for Nigeria?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports filter aid to buyers in Nigeria, including Port Harcourt, Warri, Kano. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Apapa with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Nigeria needs filter aid
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.
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 Nigeria
Palm, groundnut and soybean oil processing in the south and north needs refining consumables, bleaching earth and packaging.
In Nigeria, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy filter aid from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.
Who buys filter aid: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Nigeria
Oil and gas operations around Port Harcourt, Warri and Onne, plus new refining capacity, buy pipe, valves, gaskets and plant spares.
In Nigeria, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy filter aid from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
Who buys filter aid: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Nigeria
Nigeria'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 Nigeria, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy filter aid from us mainly for juice, beer and sugar filtration and edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran).
Who buys filter aid: 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 8 cities for filter aid in Nigeria
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of filter aid. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Filter Aid in Port Harcourtvia Onne · 1 day by roadCapital of the Niger Delta oil and gas industry.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 02Filter Aid in Warriport: WarriRefinery and oil-services city of the western Niger Delta.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 03Filter Aid in Kanovia Apapa / Tin Can · 3–4 days by roadNorthern commercial capital, trading groundnut, sesame and grains, with oil mills and textile markets.Edible oil milling & refining
- 04Filter Aid in Calabarport: CalabarPort with a free zone, palm-oil plantations and a large cement plant nearby.Edible oil milling & refining
- 05Filter Aid in Onneport: OnneOil and gas free zone and logistics base for offshore operations.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 06Filter Aid in Kadunavia Apapa / Tin Can · 2–3 days by roadNorthern industrial city with a refinery, textile mills and grain trade.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 07Filter Aid in Benin Cityvia Apapa / Tin Can · 1 day by roadTrading city in a palm-oil and rubber region.Edible oil milling & refining
- 08Filter Aid in Lagosport: Apapa / Tin CanWest Africa's largest market and port complex, home to most Nigerian manufacturers and importers.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
Importing filter aid into Nigeria: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in 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 |
Filter Aid specifications for Nigeria
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.
Price, duties & landed cost in Nigeria
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in naira (NGN) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Apapa |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS CET; Form M and SONCAP apply |
| Import conformity | Shipments need Form M registration and, for regulated products, a SONCAP certificate. |
| 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 Nigeria
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.
