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Who is a reliable lubricants & greases supplier and exporter for Botswana?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports lubricants & greases to buyers in Botswana, including Selebi-Phikwe, Francistown, Jwaneng. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Durban / Walvis Bay with about 18–28 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Botswana needs lubricants & greases
Botswana is one of Africa's leading diamond producers, with copper mining and a stable consumer market around Gaborone. It imports through Durban and Walvis Bay.
Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Mining & minerals in Botswana
Diamond, copper and coal mines are heavy users of conveyors and bearings.
In Botswana, open-pit and underground mines and mineral processing plants buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Open-pit and underground mines · Mineral processing plants · Quarries · Bulk ports
Automotive & workshops in Botswana
Vehicle parts dealers and workshops in Botswana stock tyres, hydraulic jacks, lubricants, accessories and workshop tools — fast-moving lines that suit mixed-container imports.
In Botswana, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for gearboxes and bearings and chassis.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Botswana
Botswana's manufacturing base buys power-transmission parts, tools and measuring instruments continuously. Distributors and plant stores value mixed-SKU consolidation and neutral or private-label packing.
In Botswana, factories & oems and mro distributors buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for compressors and automotive and fleets.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Marine, ports & fisheries in Botswana
Ports, shipyards and fisheries in Botswana use copper-nickel and stainless piping, marine pumps, seals and welding consumables that must resist seawater corrosion.
In Botswana, shipyards and port operators buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for hydraulic systems and gearboxes.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Top 5 cities for lubricants & greases in Botswana
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of lubricants & greases. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Lubricants & Greases in Selebi-Phikwevia Durban · 3–4 days by roadFormer copper-nickel town with industrial parks.Mining & mineralsManufacturing & plant maintenance
- 02Lubricants & Greases in Francistownvia Durban · 3–4 days by roadNorthern trading and mining-service centre.Mining & minerals
- 03Lubricants & Greases in Jwanengvia Durban · 3–4 days by roadOne of the world's richest diamond mines.Mining & minerals
- 04Lubricants & Greases in Orapavia Durban · 4 days by roadLarge diamond-mining town.Mining & minerals
- 05Lubricants & Greases in Morupulevia Durban · 3–4 days by roadCoal mine and power station.Mining & minerals
Importing lubricants & greases into Botswana: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Botswana — 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 | 06:00–15:30 Botswana time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +267 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Botswana pula (BWP); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | SACU common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Lubricants & Greases specifications for Botswana
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Botswana's import requirements.
| Oil grades | SAE 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50; ISO VG 32, 46, 68, 220, 320 |
|---|---|
| Greases | Lithium, lithium complex, calcium, EP 2 / EP 3 |
| Packing | 1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 50 L, 210 L; 0.5–180 kg |
Types of lubricants & greases available
- Lubricant Oils
- Lubricant Greases
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 or the standard your project specifies. Botswana applies SACU rules; some products need BOBS approval.
Price, duties & landed cost in Botswana
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Botswana pula (BWP) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Durban / Walvis Bay |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT (SACU / SADC frameworks where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Botswana applies SACU rules; some products need BOBS approval. |
| 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 Botswana
Items are rust-protected where needed (VCI paper, oil or grease), packed in cartons, boxes or wooden cases, and palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets. Carton marks, barcodes and private-label packing are available.