Radhe Enterprise is a trusted bentonite supplier for American and North American buyers, exporting premium bentonite granules, bentonite powder, dolomite, edible roasted clay, and bentonite cat litter from our manufacturing facility in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India. We serve industrial, agricultural, and pet-care buyers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico with competitive FOB/CIF pricing and containerized shipments from Mundra Port.
The US bentonite market spans oil and gas drilling, agriculture, foundry, and pet care. Indian calcium bentonite offers cost advantages for specific applications including agriculture-grade granules, specialty powder blends, and private-label pet products where domestic bentonite pricing has increased significantly in recent years. American importers benefit from India's competitive manufacturing costs and consistent quality when specifications match process requirements.
Whether you need bentonite granules for soil conditioning, bentonite powder for drilling and foundry, dolomite granules for soil amendment, edible roasted clay for specialty food and wellness applications, or cat litter for retail distribution — Radhe Enterprise delivers export-grade quality with complete documentation including Certificate of Origin, quality test reports, and phytosanitary certificates where applicable. All shipments from Gujarat ports with 20–28 day ocean transit to US East and Gulf Coast ports.
Why Source Bentonite from India for USA?
India is the world's second-largest bentonite producer, and Gujarat accounts for over 60% of India's bentonite output. Sourcing from a direct Indian manufacturer like Radhe Enterprise gives American buyers access to premium bentonite, dolomite, and clay products at significantly lower costs than domestic alternatives or re-exports from trading hubs. Our Bhavnagar factory location provides cost-effective port access for ocean freight optimization.
Indian bentonite — particularly from the Bhavnagar-Kutch belt — is prized for its high montmorillonite content, excellent swelling properties, and versatility across agriculture, industrial, and pet care applications. For American importers, buying directly from Radhe Enterprise eliminates intermediary margins and ensures specification control from mine to container. Explore our related pillar pages for deeper technical detail: bentonite granules for agriculture, bentonite powder for drilling and foundry, and our complete dolomite range.
Complete Product Range We Export to USA
Bentonite Granules (Red Ball, Black Ball, Brown Granules): Agriculture and fertilizer-grade granules for soil conditioning, NPK binding, foundry sand bonding, and industrial use. Mesh sizes 8–30, moisture-controlled packing. See our Bentonite Granules Manufacturer India pillar for complete specifications.
Bentonite Powder (Calcium grades): 200–300 mesh powder for drilling mud, foundry green sand, ceramics, paints, and agriculture. Industrial and export quality with batch traceability. See our Bentonite Powder Manufacturer India pillar for grade details.
Dolomite Granules & Powder: CaMg carbonate for soil pH correction, calcium-magnesium supplementation, glass manufacturing, ceramics, and construction. Full white and standard grades.
Edible Roasted Clay (Nakumatt & Butter Grey): Traditional Indian khadi mitti — food-safe kiln-roasted bentonite clay for eating, medical toxin binding (natural enterosorbent), fish pond sealing, aquaculture feed supplementation, and industrial absorbent applications. NOT for cat litter. See our Roasted Clay Manufacturer India pillar for complete product information.
Bentonite Cat Litter: Clumping scented cat litter in Lavender, Lemon, Apple & Triple Freshness. Private label and retail packing available. Made from premium bentonite — a completely separate product from edible roasted clay. See our Cat Litter Manufacturer India pillar for private label and export programs.
Agriculture & Organic Farming Applications in the US
American organic farmers and sustainable agriculture programs are increasingly adopting Indian bentonite granules for soil water retention and nutrient holding capacity. With California and the Southwest facing persistent drought conditions, bentonite's ability to reduce irrigation frequency by 25–40% makes it a cost-effective soil amendment for vineyards, orchards, and row crops. Indian calcium bentonite at $80–120/MT FOB compares favorably to domestic Wyoming bentonite at $150–200/MT for non-drilling applications.
For Canadian and Mexican agricultural buyers, Indian bentonite granules serve similar roles in greenhouse vegetable production, berry cultivation, and grain farming. The product is broadcast-applied at 500–1,000 kg per acre before plowing and remains effective for 2–3 seasons. Our agriculture-grade granules are tested for mesh consistency and dust levels to ensure even field distribution through standard fertilizer spreading equipment.
Foundry & Industrial Applications for North American Buyers
American foundries serving automotive, aerospace, and heavy equipment manufacturing evaluate bentonite on wet tensile strength, compactability, and thermal stability. Our Black Ball bentonite granules offer swell indices of 15–25 ml/2g, suitable for green sand molding systems. For US foundries currently using Wyoming bentonite, a trial of our Indian calcium bentonite can reveal cost savings of 15–30% on landed cost with comparable mold performance.
Industrial applications include water well drilling mud for rural and agricultural water access projects, civil construction for slurry walls and diaphragm walls, environmental remediation for landfill liners and contaminated site sealing, and industrial absorbent distribution for workshop and spill-response supply chains.
Export Logistics & Documentation for USA
All export shipments are containerized with moisture-barrier packing (laminated PP bags on pallets, shrink-wrapped). We offer FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) options. Standard documentation includes: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Quality Test Reports (moisture, sieve, swell index), Bill of Lading, and Phytosanitary Certificate where applicable.
Pricing is available on FOB (Mundra/Kandla/Pipavav), CIF, and CFR basis. Ocean transit to USA varies by destination port — contact us with your port of discharge for a precise landed-cost estimate. Payment terms: typically 50% advance / 50% against shipping documents. Our related export pillar pages provide region-specific logistics and market insights.
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View full categoryFrequently Asked Questions
What US ports do you ship bentonite to?
We ship primarily to US East Coast ports (Newark, Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk, Houston) and Gulf Coast ports (New Orleans, Houston). Ocean transit from Mundra to US East Coast is 20–25 days, to US Gulf Coast 22–28 days. For Canadian buyers, we ship to Montreal or Vancouver. For Mexican buyers, to Manzanillo or Veracruz. We quote FOB Mundra, CFR destination port, or CIF destination port.
What is the MOQ for export orders to USA?
Minimum export order is typically 1 x 20 ft container (approximately 20–25 MT depending on product density). For LCL (less than container load) shipments, minimum is 5 MT. Trial quantities of 1–5 MT can be arranged for first-time buyers testing grade suitability before committing to container orders.
Do you provide US customs-compliant documentation?
Yes. All export documentation is prepared to US CBP (Customs and Border Protection) standards: commercial invoice with HS code (2508.10 for bentonite), detailed packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin (for US Generalized System of Preferences claims where applicable), and certificate of analysis. We can arrange third-party inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, or buyer-nominated agencies.
How does Indian bentonite compare to Wyoming bentonite in quality?
Wyoming bentonite (sodium bentonite) has higher swelling capacity — typically 30–35 ml/2g — while Indian calcium bentonite has 10–25 ml/2g depending on grade and activation. However, for agriculture-grade granules, soil conditioning, foundry sand binding, and cat litter manufacturing, Indian calcium bentonite meets the required specifications at significantly lower cost. For applications requiring extreme swelling (oil well drilling in certain formations), Wyoming bentonite remains the preferred choice. We recommend a trial shipment to validate performance in your specific process.