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Who is a reliable 30–150 litre hdpe drums supplier and exporter for Gabon?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports 30–150 litre hdpe drums to buyers in Gabon, including Port-Gentil, Nkok, Libreville. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Libreville (Owendo) with about 28–45 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Gabon needs 30–150 litre hdpe drums
Gabon is an oil, manganese and timber producer with a small but high-income market around Libreville and Port-Gentil.
HDPE barrels carry chemicals, food concentrates and edible oils safely, and exporters and processors buy them in container loads.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Gabon
Gabon's chemical producers run planned shutdowns in which pipe spools, gaskets, valves and pump seals are replaced together, and they package output in UN-rated HDPE containers.
In Gabon, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy 30–150 litre hdpe drums from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys 30–150 litre hdpe drums: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Gabon
Bottlers and consumer brands in Gabon import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Gabon, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy 30–150 litre hdpe drums from us mainly for edible oils and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Who buys 30–150 litre hdpe drums: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Edible oil milling & refining in Gabon
Gabon crushes and refines oilseeds for its domestic market. Refineries need activated bleaching clay and filter aid on a predictable schedule; mills need conveyors and bearings; packers need barrels and PET preforms.
In Gabon, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy 30–150 litre hdpe drums from us mainly for water storage and agrochemicals.
Who buys 30–150 litre hdpe drums: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Gabon
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical producers in Gabon need amber syrup bottles, dropper bottles, vials and HDPE medicine bottles in consistent quality, packed to prevent breakage in transit.
In Gabon, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy 30–150 litre hdpe drums from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys 30–150 litre hdpe drums: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
Typical uses: Chemicals and solvents · Food concentrates and pulps · Edible oils · Pharmaceutical intermediates · Water storage · Agrochemicals.
Top 5 cities for 30–150 litre hdpe drums in Gabon
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of 30–150 litre hdpe drums. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 0130–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Port-Gentilport: Port-GentilOil capital with a refinery and offshore services.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 0230–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Nkokvia Owendo · 1 day by roadSpecial economic zone for wood processing and palm oil.Edible oil milling & refining
- 0330–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Librevilleport: OwendoThe capital and main port.
- 0430–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Moandavia Owendo · 2 days by railOne of the world's largest manganese mines.
- 0530–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Francevillevia Owendo · 2 days by railSouth-eastern mining and farming city.
Importing 30–150 litre hdpe drums into Gabon: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Gabon — 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 Gabon time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +241 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | French; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | CEMAC common external tariff |
| 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 |
30–150 Litre HDPE Drums specifications for Gabon
Typical specification range for hdpe barrels & drums; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Gabon'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 |
Standards: UN 1H1 / 1H2, IS 15720, FDA food contact or the standard your project specifies. Imports follow CEMAC rules.
Price, duties & landed cost in Gabon
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Central African CFA franc (XAF) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Libreville (Owendo) |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the CEMAC / national tariff |
| Import conformity | Imports follow CEMAC rules. |
| 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 Gabon
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.