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Who is a reliable car tyres supplier and exporter for Ethiopia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports car tyres to buyers in Ethiopia, including Dessie, Addis Ababa, Gondar. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Djibouti with about 12–22 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Ethiopia needs car tyres
Ethiopia is Africa's second most populous country, with a large farming economy and state-built industrial parks for textiles and agro-processing. It is landlocked and imports mainly through Djibouti by rail and road.
Tyres, jacks and accessories are fast-moving lines for auto-parts dealers, driven by the size of the local vehicle fleet.
Automotive & workshops in Ethiopia
Auto-parts traders in Ethiopia turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Ethiopia, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy car tyres from us mainly for auto spare-parts dealers and tyre shops.
Who buys car tyres: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Wholesale & retail distribution in Ethiopia
Distributors and retailers in Ethiopia import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Ethiopia, hardware stores and supermarkets buy car tyres from us mainly for car accessories retailers and fleet operators.
Who buys car tyres: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Auto spare-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Car accessories retailers · Fleet operators · E-commerce sellers.
Top 5 cities for car tyres in Ethiopia
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of car tyres. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Car Tyres in Dessievia Djibouti · 2–3 days by roadTrading town of the northern highlands.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 02Car Tyres in Addis Ababavia Djibouti · 2–3 days by rail or roadThe capital and main market, with industrial parks, pharmaceutical plants and heavy construction.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Car Tyres in Gondarvia Djibouti · 3–4 days by roadNear the Humera sesame belt, Ethiopia's main oilseed area.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Car Tyres in Dire Dawavia Djibouti · 1–2 days by rail or roadRail town on the Djibouti corridor with an industrial park and cement production.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 05Car Tyres in Adamavia Djibouti · 2 days by rail or roadIndustrial and agro-processing town with an industrial park on the main corridor.
Importing car tyres into Ethiopia: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Ethiopia — 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 | 07:00–16:30 Ethiopia time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +251 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Amharic; we correspond in English |
| Currency | bir (ETB); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Ethiopian electronic single window (eSW) |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period |
Car Tyres specifications for Ethiopia
Typical specification range for automobile accessories & parts; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Ethiopia's import requirements.
| Tyres | Passenger car, SUV, two-wheeler; tube and tubeless |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic jacks | 2 t to 50 t bottle and trolley jacks |
| Accessories | Seat covers, floor mats, fresheners, AV systems, screen guards |
Standards: ECE R30, ECE R75, IS 15633, ASME PASE or the standard your project specifies. Imports require a bank permit and foreign-exchange allocation; regulated products may need conformity assessment by Ethiopian authorities.
Price, duties & landed cost in Ethiopia
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in bir (ETB) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Djibouti |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (EAC / COMESA frameworks where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Imports require a bank permit and foreign-exchange allocation; regulated products may need conformity assessment by Ethiopian authorities. |
| 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 Ethiopia
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.
