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Who is a reliable hdpe barrels & drums supplier and exporter for Switzerland?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports hdpe barrels & drums to buyers in Switzerland, including Basel, Lausanne, Zürich. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Rotterdam / Genoa with about 20–30 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Switzerland needs hdpe barrels & drums
Switzerland is a high-income manufacturing economy with world-leading pharmaceutical, chemical and precision-engineering industries.
HDPE barrels carry chemicals, food concentrates and edible oils safely, and exporters and processors buy them in container loads.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Switzerland
Chemical plants need corrosion-resistant piping and seals.
In Switzerland, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy hdpe barrels & drums from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys hdpe barrels & drums: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Switzerland
Pharmaceutical producers in Basel use glass and HDPE packaging.
In Switzerland, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy hdpe barrels & drums from us mainly for edible oils and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Who buys hdpe barrels & drums: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Switzerland
Switzerland's food, beverage and personal-care producers need packaging in volume — preforms, HDPE containers, glass jars and drums — with closures matched and supply planned around production runs.
In Switzerland, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy hdpe barrels & drums from us mainly for water storage and agrochemicals.
Who buys hdpe barrels & drums: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Edible oil milling & refining in Switzerland
Edible-oil refineries in Switzerland depend on bleaching earth, filter aid, caustic soda and citric acid for every batch, plus conveyors to move seed and meal. We supply the consumables, handling equipment and packaging from one source.
In Switzerland, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy hdpe barrels & drums from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys hdpe barrels & drums: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Typical uses: Chemicals and solvents · Food concentrates and pulps · Edible oils · Pharmaceutical intermediates · Water storage · Agrochemicals.
Top 5 cities for hdpe barrels & drums in Switzerland
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of hdpe barrels & drums. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01HDPE Barrels & Drums in Baselvia Rotterdam (Rhine barge) · 3–5 days by bargeWorld pharmaceutical centre with Rhine ports.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsPharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 02HDPE Barrels & Drums in Lausannevia Marseille-Fos (transit) · 1–2 days by roadHome to major food companies.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 03HDPE Barrels & Drums in Zürichvia Rotterdam or Genoa (transit) · 1–2 days by railLargest city and business centre.Pharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 04HDPE Barrels & Drums in Genevavia Marseille-Fos (transit) · 1–2 days by roadInternational and commodity-trading city.
- 05HDPE Barrels & Drums in Bernvia Rotterdam (transit) · 1–2 days by railThe federal capital.
Importing hdpe barrels & drums into Switzerland: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Switzerland — 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 | 05:00–14:30 Switzerland time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +41 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | German, French, Italian; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Swiss franc (CHF); quotations in USD |
| 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 |
HDPE Barrels & Drums specifications for Switzerland
Typical specification range for hdpe barrels & drums; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Switzerland's import requirements.
| Capacity | 30, 35, 50, 80, 150, 210, 235, 250 litres |
|---|---|
| Types | Narrow mouth (tight head), open top with clamp ring |
| Material | HMHDPE, food-grade available |
| Colours | Blue, white, black, natural |
| Certification | UN-rated for dangerous goods on request |
All 7 hdpe barrels & drums we supply in Switzerland
210 Litre Narrow Mouth Barrel
210 Litre Open Top Barrel
235 Litre Narrow Mouth Barrel
235 Litre Open Top Barrel
250 Litre Narrow Mouth Barrel
250 Litre Open Top Barrel
30–150 Litre HDPE Drums
Standards: UN 1H1 / 1H2, IS 15720, FDA food contact or the standard your project specifies. Swiss technical rules largely mirror EU requirements; industrial goods enter duty-free.
Price, duties & landed cost in Switzerland
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Swiss franc (CHF) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Rotterdam / Genoa |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff |
| Import conformity | Swiss technical rules largely mirror EU requirements; industrial goods enter duty-free. |
| 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 Switzerland
Goods are packed in export cartons with partitions or foam where fragile, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Mixed-category containers are load-planned to protect glass, ceramics and printed goods.
