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Who is a reliable lubricants & greases supplier and exporter for Switzerland?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports lubricants & greases to buyers in Switzerland, including Zürich, Basel, Geneva. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Rotterdam / Genoa with about 20–30 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Switzerland needs lubricants & greases
Switzerland is a high-income manufacturing economy with world-leading pharmaceutical, chemical and precision-engineering industries.
Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Switzerland
Precision engineering buys high-grade components and tools.
In Switzerland, factories & oems and mro distributors buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Automotive & workshops in Switzerland
Vehicle parts dealers and workshops in Switzerland stock tyres, hydraulic jacks, lubricants, accessories and workshop tools — fast-moving lines that suit mixed-container imports.
In Switzerland, 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
Mining & minerals in Switzerland
In Switzerland's mining belt, downtime on a single conveyor can stop a whole plant. Buyers here keep critical spares — belts, idlers, bearings, couplings and chains — and need an exporter that can replenish them quickly and to the original dimensions.
In Switzerland, open-pit and underground mines and mineral processing plants buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for compressors and automotive and fleets.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Open-pit and underground mines · Mineral processing plants · Quarries · Bulk ports
Marine, ports & fisheries in Switzerland
Ports, shipyards and fisheries in Switzerland use copper-nickel and stainless piping, marine pumps, seals and welding consumables that must resist seawater corrosion.
In Switzerland, 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 Switzerland
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 Zürichvia Rotterdam or Genoa (transit) · 1–2 days by railLargest city and business centre.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 02Lubricants & Greases in Baselvia Rotterdam (Rhine barge) · 3–5 days by bargeWorld pharmaceutical centre with Rhine ports.Marine, ports & fisheries
- 03Lubricants & Greases in Genevavia Marseille-Fos (transit) · 1–2 days by roadInternational and commodity-trading city.
- 04Lubricants & Greases in Bernvia Rotterdam (transit) · 1–2 days by railThe federal capital.
- 05Lubricants & Greases in Lausannevia Marseille-Fos (transit) · 1–2 days by roadHome to major food companies.
Importing lubricants & greases 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 |
Lubricants & Greases specifications for Switzerland
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Switzerland'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. 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
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.