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Who is a reliable bleaching earth supplier and exporter for Nepal?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports bleaching earth to buyers in Nepal, including Biratnagar, Birgunj, Kathmandu. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Kolkata / Visakhapatnam with about 3–12 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Nepal needs bleaching earth
Nepal is a landlocked Himalayan country that imports most industrial goods from India by road through Birgunj, Bhairahawa and Biratnagar. Hydropower, construction, cement and tourism are growth sectors.
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 Nepal
Refineries in Birgunj and Biratnagar process imported crude oils and need consumables and spares.
In Nepal, 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 Nepal
Nepal'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 Nepal, 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 Nepal
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Nepal handle corrosive media, so they buy stainless and alloy piping, PTFE and graphite seals and lined valves, and ship finished product in HDPE drums and barrels.
In Nepal, 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 Nepal
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 Biratnagarvia Biratnagar · 4–6 days by road from GujaratEastern industrial city with jute mills, oil mills and food processing.Edible oil milling & refining
- 02Bleaching Earth in Birgunjvia Birgunj ICD · 4–6 days by road from GujaratNepal's main trade gateway with India and a hub of edible-oil refineries and factories.Edible oil milling & refining
- 03Bleaching Earth in Kathmanduvia Birgunj ICD · 5–7 days by road from GujaratThe capital and main market for construction materials, consumer goods and hotel projects.
- 04Bleaching Earth in Bhairahawavia Bhairahawa · 4–6 days by road from GujaratSpecial economic zone with cement plants on the western border.
- 05Bleaching Earth in Hetaudavia Birgunj ICD · 5–6 days by road from GujaratIndustrial district with cement and consumer-goods plants.
Importing bleaching earth into Nepal: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Nepal — 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 | 09:45–19:15 Nepal time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +977 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Nepali; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Nepalese rupee (NPR); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ASYCUDA World |
| Trade agreement with India | India–Nepal Treaty of Trade — goods move by road through land border customs points |
| Plan orders around | Dashain and Tihar (September–November), when many businesses close for one to two weeks |
Bleaching Earth specifications for Nepal
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Nepal'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. Some products need Nepal Standards (NS) certification; goods from India move under the India–Nepal trade treaty.
Price, duties & landed cost in Nepal
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Nepalese rupee (NPR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Kolkata / Visakhapatnam |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT/GST under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | Some products need Nepal Standards (NS) certification; goods from India move under the India–Nepal trade treaty. |
| 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 Nepal
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.