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Who supplies lubricant oils in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a lubricant oils manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Bahir Dar. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Djibouti in about 12–22 days, then 3–4 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Engine, gear, hydraulic and compressor oils for automotive and industrial use.
Why Bahir Dar needs lubricant oils
Lake Tana city with textile mills and oilseed farming. Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
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.
Agriculture & grain handling in Bahir Dar
Grain and seed businesses in Bahir Dar invest in drives, bearings and handling spares to cut costs, while irrigation schemes need dependable monoblock and self-priming pumps.
In Bahir Dar, grain traders & reserves and flour, rice & feed mills buy lubricant oils from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricant oils: Grain traders & reserves · Flour, rice & feed mills · Seed processors · Irrigation
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Delivery of lubricant oils to Bahir Dar
- 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 DjiboutiIndicative transit 12–22 days (East Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to Bahir DarAbout 3–4 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 Bahir Dar
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Ethiopia working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Amharic) |
| Quotation | USD (ETB equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing lubricant oils into Bahir Dar: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Bahir Dar, 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 | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Ethiopia working day is covered |
| 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 |
Leading industries in Bahir Dar
- Textiles, garments & fashion retailAlso buys: Fabric wholesalers, Garment makers, Boutiques & retailers
- Agriculture & grain handlingBuys lubricant oils: Grain traders & reserves, Flour, rice & feed mills, Seed processors
- Edible oil milling & refiningAlso buys: Oilseed crushing mills, Solvent extraction plants, Edible oil refineries
Lubricant Oils specifications for Bahir Dar
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Ethiopia'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 |
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 or the standard your project specifies. Imports require a bank permit and foreign-exchange allocation; regulated products may need conformity assessment by Ethiopian authorities.