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Who is a reliable plain commode supplier and exporter for Ethiopia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports plain commode to buyers in Ethiopia, including Addis Ababa, Hawassa, Bishoftu. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Djibouti with about 12–22 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Ethiopia needs plain commode
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.
Wash basins, WCs and pans are specified by the hundred in housing, hotel and government projects.
Construction & infrastructure in Ethiopia
Housing and infrastructure in Addis Ababa and regional cities drive building-material demand.
In Ethiopia, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy plain commode from us mainly for housing projects and government and institutional buildings.
Who buys plain commode: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Hospitality & real estate in Ethiopia
Hotels, resorts and restaurants in Ethiopia fit out and refurbish with sanitary ware, bathroom fittings, tiles and commercial cookware, often ordered as a complete package per project.
In Ethiopia, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy plain commode from us mainly for hotels and retail sanitary showrooms.
Who buys plain commode: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
Wholesale & retail distribution in Ethiopia
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Ethiopia buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Ethiopia, hardware stores and supermarkets buy plain commode from us mainly for contractors and housing projects.
Who buys plain commode: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Housing projects · Government and institutional buildings · Hotels · Retail sanitary showrooms · Contractors.
Top 7 cities for plain commode in Ethiopia
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of plain commode. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Plain Commode in Addis Ababavia Djibouti · 2–3 days by rail or roadThe capital and main market, with industrial parks, pharmaceutical plants and heavy construction.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Plain Commode in Hawassavia Djibouti · 3 days by roadFlagship industrial park for garment exports.Hospitality & real estate
- 03Plain Commode in Bishoftuvia Djibouti · 2–3 days by roadPoultry and agro-industry town near Addis Ababa.Hospitality & real estate
- 04Plain Commode in Dessievia Djibouti · 2–3 days by roadTrading town of the northern highlands.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 05Plain Commode in Adamavia Djibouti · 2 days by rail or roadIndustrial and agro-processing town with an industrial park on the main corridor.Construction & infrastructure
- 06Plain Commode in Gondarvia Djibouti · 3–4 days by roadNear the Humera sesame belt, Ethiopia's main oilseed area.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 07Plain Commode 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
Importing plain commode 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 |
Plain Commode specifications for Ethiopia
Typical specification range for sanitary ware; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Ethiopia's import requirements.
| Material | Vitreous china ceramic |
|---|---|
| Flush type | Washdown, siphonic; S-trap and P-trap |
| Finishes | White, ivory, rustic, double colour |
| Packing | 5-ply cartons with foam; palletised |
Standards: IS 2556, EN 997, ASME A112.19.2 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
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.
