Quick answer
Who supplies bleaching earth in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a bleaching earth manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Rabigh. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Jeddah Islamic Port in about 5–10 days, then 1 day by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Natural and activated bleaching earth for decolourising edible and mineral oils.
Why Rabigh needs bleaching earth
The Petro Rabigh refining and petrochemical complex on the Red Sea coast. 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.
Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the Gulf. Vision 2030 giga-projects, Aramco and SABIC operations, and fast-growing manufacturing, water and food industries make it one of the largest import markets for industrial and building products in the Middle East.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Rabigh
Oil and gas operations in Rabigh 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 Rabigh, 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
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Rabigh
Rabigh'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 Rabigh, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy bleaching earth from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
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.
Delivery of bleaching earth to Rabigh
- 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 Jeddah Islamic PortIndicative transit 5–10 days (Middle East & GCC), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to RabighAbout 1 day by road, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Rabigh
| Office hours | 07:00–16:30 Saudi Arabia 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: Arabic) |
| Quotation | USD (SAR equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing bleaching earth into Rabigh: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 07:00–16:30 Saudi Arabia time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +966 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Saudi riyal (SAR); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | FASAH (ZATCA single window) plus SABER for product conformity |
| 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 |
Leading industries in Rabigh
- Oil, gas & petrochemicalsBuys bleaching earth: Upstream oil & gas, Refineries, Petrochemical plants
- Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsBuys bleaching earth: Petrochemical complexes, Fertiliser plants, Speciality chemical makers
- Power & utilitiesAlso buys: Power plants, Utilities, Transmission contractors
Bleaching Earth specifications for Rabigh
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Saudi Arabia'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. Regulated products need SASO certificates issued through the SABER platform (product and shipment certificates) before customs clearance.