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Who is a reliable bleaching earth supplier and exporter for Sudan?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports bleaching earth to buyers in Sudan, including Kosti, Port Sudan, Khartoum. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Port Sudan with about 12–22 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Sudan needs bleaching earth
Sudan's economy rests on agriculture (the Gezira scheme, sesame, gum arabic) and oil exports through Port Sudan.
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 Sudan
Sesame and groundnut oil mills need spare parts, bleaching earth and packaging.
In Sudan, 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 Sudan
Oil pipelines and the Port Sudan terminal need pipe and valves.
In Sudan, 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 Sudan
Sudan'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 Sudan, 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 Sudan
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 Kostivia Port Sudan · 3 days by roadWhite Nile river port with sugar and oilseed processing.Edible oil milling & refining
- 02Bleaching Earth in Port Sudanport: Port SudanSudan's main seaport and oil export terminal.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 03Bleaching Earth in Khartoumvia Port Sudan · 2–3 days by roadThe capital region at the Nile confluence.
- 04Bleaching Earth in Wad Madanivia Port Sudan · 3 days by roadCentre of the Gezira cotton and wheat scheme.
- 05Bleaching Earth in Kassalavia Port Sudan · 2 days by roadEastern farming and border-trade town.
Importing bleaching earth into Sudan: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Sudan — 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 | Sudanese pound (SDG); 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 Sudan
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Sudan'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. Security and banking conditions change often; confirm the route and payment before ordering.
Price, duties & landed cost in Sudan
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Sudanese pound (SDG) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Port Sudan |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (EAC / COMESA frameworks where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Security and banking conditions change often; confirm the route and payment before ordering. |
| 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 Sudan
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.