Central Asia & Caucasus · EN-AF
Manufacturer, Wholesaler, Supplier & Exporter in Kabul, Afghanistan
Hurain Engitech & Trade supplies buyers in Kabul with 337+ products across three divisions — engineering and MRO products, refinery clay and chemicals, and wholesale trade goods — shipped from Gujarat with inspection and export documentation.
Market snapshot
- Country
- Afghanistan
- Currency
- Afghan afghani (AFN)
- Languages
- —
- Gateway port
- via Chabahar
- Indicative sea transit from Gujarat
- 25–40 days (Central Asia & Caucasus)
Quick answer
Who supplies engineering and trade products to Kabul, Afghanistan?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a manufacturer, wholesaler, supplier and exporter to Kabul, shipping construction & infrastructure, water supply & treatment, wholesale & retail distribution products and more to via Chabahar in about 25–40 days by sea, with FOB, CFR or CIF quotations.
As a capital, Kabul concentrates government, infrastructure and institutional procurement — projects that buy construction materials, water and electrical equipment in bulk.
Kabul is a wholesale and distribution hub, where traders buy mixed containers of building materials, tools and consumer goods for onward sale across Afghanistan.
Head offices of distributors and contractors in Kabul plan procurement centrally, so consolidated multi-category shipments suit them well.
Wholesalers in Kabul ask for assortment containers, a mix of fast-moving SKUs in carton quantities, so their stock turns faster than with single-product loads.
Cargo for Kabul normally arrives through via Chabahar; indicative sea transit from Mundra or Nhava Sheva to Central Asia & Caucasus is 25–40 days.
Why Kabul needs these products — by industry
Construction & infrastructure in Kabul
New housing, commercial and infrastructure projects across Kabul need finishing materials delivered on schedule — pipes and fittings, bathroom packages, tiles, electrical products and site tools — ideally from a single exporter with one set of documents.
Who buys: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Water supply & treatment in Kabul
Water supply, desalination and treatment in Kabul rely on pumps, gate and butterfly valves, strainers, pipes and fittings — equipment that must be pressure-tested and delivered to project schedules.
Who buys: Water utilities · Treatment plants · Irrigation schemes · Building services
Wholesale & retail distribution in Kabul
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Kabul buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
Who buys: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Agriculture & grain handling in Kabul
Agriculture is central to Kabul's economy, and mechanised grain handling cuts losses and labour. Pumps, bearings and belt drives keep irrigation and farm machinery running.
Who buys: Grain traders & reserves · Flour, rice & feed mills · Seed processors · Irrigation
Most-demanded products in Kabul
The capital and main market.
- PliersWater Pump Pliers supplier in Kabul
- HammersSledge Hammers supplier in Kabul
- Drill Machines & Impact ToolsDrill Drivers supplier in Kabul
- Wrenches, Sockets & Tool KitsPipe Wrenches supplier in Kabul
- Power Saws & Cutting MachinesAlligator Saws supplier in Kabul
- Bathroom Fittings & Sanitary WareBath Ware supplier in Kabul
- Tiles, Flooring & Steps-RisersWooden Design Tiles supplier in Kabul
- Electrical ProductsSwitches & Sockets supplier in Kabul
- Civil Construction MaterialsConstruction Bolts supplier in Kabul
- Plumbing MaterialsCPVC Pipes supplier in Kabul
- Sanitary WarePlain Commode supplier in Kabul
- Tiles & Marble3D Design Tiles supplier in Kabul
Doing business with India from Kabul: local guide
Working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan orders around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day |
| Currency | Afghan afghani (AFN); 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 |
Trade & logistics for Kabul
| Country | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Currency | Afghan afghani (AFN) |
| Languages | — |
| Gateway port | via Chabahar |
| Indicative sea transit from Gujarat | 25–40 days (Central Asia & Caucasus) |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT (EAEU tariff where applicable) |
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request) |
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF |
Transit times and tax notes are indicative. Afghanistan is landlocked, so cargo moves by sea to the transit port and then by road or rail; we coordinate the sea leg and documents, and your forwarder handles the inland leg. Confirmed schedules, HS codes and duties are set out at quotation stage.
Kabul at a glance for buyers
Capital & government hub
Typical orders: construction & infrastructure, water supply & treatment.
Trade & wholesale hub
Typical orders: wholesale & retail distribution, construction & infrastructure.
FAQ
Importing to Kabul — frequently asked questions
Do you export to Kabul?
Yes. Hurain Engitech & Trade exports engineering products, refinery clay and wholesale trade goods to buyers in Kabul, by sea (FCL or LCL) and air, with full export documentation.
Which port do you ship to for Kabul?
Shipments for Kabul usually move through the transit corridor via Chabahar. We quote FOB Indian port, CFR or CIF via Chabahar, and can coordinate onward delivery through your forwarder.
How long does shipping from India to Kabul take?
Indicative sea transit from Gujarat ports to Central Asia & Caucasus is about 25–40 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule depends on the carrier and routing and is given in the quotation.
Do you quote in Afghan afghani?
Export quotations are issued in USD (EUR on request). Buyers in Kabul pay in Afghan afghani (AFN) through their bank, which converts at the prevailing rate.
What import taxes apply in Afghanistan?
Customs duty plus VAT (EAEU tariff where applicable). Rates change, so confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker before finalising landed cost; we supply the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin needed for clearance.
Can I combine different products in one container to Kabul?
Yes. Engineering items, spares, packaging and trade goods can be consolidated into one FCL or LCL shipment to Kabul with one set of documents, which usually lowers freight and clearance cost.
What are your payment terms?
50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.
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