Quick answer
Who is a reliable hdpe barrels & drums supplier and exporter for Jamaica?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports hdpe barrels & drums to buyers in Jamaica, including Kingston, Montego Bay, Mandeville. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Kingston with about 35–50 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Jamaica needs hdpe barrels & drums
Jamaica has tourism, bauxite-alumina and a major transhipment port at Kingston.
HDPE barrels carry chemicals, food concentrates and edible oils safely, and exporters and processors buy them in container loads.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Jamaica
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Jamaica handle corrosive media, so they buy stainless and alloy piping, PTFE and graphite seals and lined valves, and ship finished product in HDPE drums and barrels.
In Jamaica, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy hdpe barrels & drums from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys hdpe barrels & drums: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Jamaica
Jamaica's food, beverage and personal-care producers need packaging in volume — preforms, HDPE containers, glass jars and drums — with closures matched and supply planned around production runs.
In Jamaica, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy hdpe barrels & drums from us mainly for edible oils and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Who buys hdpe barrels & drums: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Edible oil milling & refining in Jamaica
Edible-oil refineries in Jamaica depend on bleaching earth, filter aid, caustic soda and citric acid for every batch, plus conveyors to move seed and meal. We supply the consumables, handling equipment and packaging from one source.
In Jamaica, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy hdpe barrels & drums from us mainly for water storage and agrochemicals.
Who buys hdpe barrels & drums: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Jamaica
Healthcare packaging buyers in Jamaica want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Jamaica, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy hdpe barrels & drums from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys hdpe barrels & drums: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
Typical uses: Chemicals and solvents · Food concentrates and pulps · Edible oils · Pharmaceutical intermediates · Water storage · Agrochemicals.
Top 4 cities for hdpe barrels & drums in Jamaica
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of hdpe barrels & drums. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01HDPE Barrels & Drums in Kingstonport: KingstonThe capital and a major transhipment port.
- 02HDPE Barrels & Drums in Montego Bayport: Montego BayResort and free-zone city.
- 03HDPE Barrels & Drums in Mandevillevia Kingston · 1 day by roadBauxite and farming region.
- 04HDPE Barrels & Drums in Ocho Riosvia Kingston · 1 day by roadCruise and resort town.
Importing hdpe barrels & drums into Jamaica: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Jamaica — 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 | 23:00–08:30 Jamaica time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +1876 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Jamaican dollar (JMD); 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 |
HDPE Barrels & Drums specifications for Jamaica
Typical specification range for hdpe barrels & drums; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Jamaica'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 |
All 7 hdpe barrels & drums we supply in Jamaica
210 Litre Narrow Mouth Barrel
210 Litre Open Top Barrel
235 Litre Narrow Mouth Barrel
235 Litre Open Top Barrel
250 Litre Narrow Mouth Barrel
250 Litre Open Top Barrel
30–150 Litre HDPE Drums
Standards: UN 1H1 / 1H2, IS 15720, FDA food contact or the standard your project specifies. CARICOM rules apply; some products need BSJ standards compliance.
Price, duties & landed cost in Jamaica
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Jamaican dollar (JMD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Kingston |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT / consumption tax |
| Import conformity | CARICOM rules apply; some products need BSJ standards compliance. |
| 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 Jamaica
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.
