Quick answer
Who supplies ball valves in Kabul, Afghanistan?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a ball valves manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Kabul. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Bandar Abbas or Chabahar (transit) in about 25–40 days, then 6–10 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. One-, two- and three-piece ball valves with full or reduced bore for quick quarter-turn shut-off.
Why Kabul needs ball valves
The capital and main market. Valves isolate and control flow in every pipeline; seats and packing wear, and new networks, plants and shutdowns each need valves in pressure-rated, tested batches.
Afghanistan is a landlocked, agriculture-based economy supplied through Iranian ports and Central Asian corridors, with trading centred on Kabul, Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Kabul
Kabul'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 Kabul, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy ball valves from us mainly for water treatment and distribution and steam and boiler lines.
Who buys ball valves: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
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.
In Kabul, water utilities and treatment plants buy ball valves from us mainly for oil & gas and refineries and chemical and pharmaceutical plants.
Who buys ball valves: Water utilities · Treatment plants · Irrigation schemes · Building services
Power & utilities in Kabul
Utilities in Kabul keep spares for valves, gauges and electrical protection on hand to meet availability targets.
In Kabul, power plants and utilities buy ball valves from us mainly for hvac and fire protection and irrigation.
Who buys ball valves: Power plants · Utilities · Transmission contractors
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Kabul
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Kabul 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 Kabul, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy ball valves from us mainly for water treatment and distribution and steam and boiler lines.
Who buys ball valves: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Typical uses: Water treatment and distribution · Steam and boiler lines · Oil & gas and refineries · Chemical and pharmaceutical plants · HVAC and fire protection · Irrigation.
Delivery of ball valves to Kabul
- 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 Bandar Abbas or Chabahar (transit)Indicative transit 25–40 days (Central Asia & Caucasus), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to KabulAbout 6–10 days 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 Kabul
| Office hours | 09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu |
| Quotation | USD (AFN equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing ball valves into Kabul: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Kabul, Afghanistan — 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 | 09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday |
| 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 |
Leading industries in Kabul
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Construction & infrastructureAlso buys: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
Ball Valves specifications for Kabul
Typical specification range for industrial valves & strainers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Afghanistan's import requirements.
| Size range | 15 mm (½") to 600 mm (24") |
|---|---|
| Pressure class | PN10, PN16, PN25, PN40, ANSI 150 / 300 / 600 |
| Body materials | CI, DI, WCB, A105, CF8, CF8M, bronze |
| End connections | Flanged, screwed, socket weld, butt weld, wafer, lug |
| Operation | Hand wheel, lever, gear, pneumatic or electric actuator |
Standards: API 600, API 602, API 6D, BS 5351, IS 778, ASME B16.34 or the standard your project specifies. Banking, sanctions and transit conditions change often; confirm before ordering.