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Who is a reliable bath ware supplier and exporter for Kiribati?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports bath ware to buyers in Kiribati, including South Tarawa, Kiritimati. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Betio (Tarawa) with about 20–35 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Kiribati needs bath ware
Kiribati is a low-lying atoll nation dependent on fishing licences and imports.
Bathroom fittings and accessories are specified in every housing, hotel and hospital project and replaced in renovations.
Construction & infrastructure in Kiribati
Coastal protection and public works need building materials.
In Kiribati, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy bath ware from us mainly for residential housing projects and hotels and hospitality.
Who buys bath ware: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Hospitality & real estate in Kiribati
Hotels, resorts and restaurants in Kiribati fit out and refurbish with sanitary ware, bathroom fittings, tiles and commercial cookware, often ordered as a complete package per project.
In Kiribati, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy bath ware from us mainly for hospitals and institutions and retail showrooms.
Who buys bath ware: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
Wholesale & retail distribution in Kiribati
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Kiribati buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Kiribati, hardware stores and supermarkets buy bath ware from us mainly for builders and contractors and residential housing projects.
Who buys bath ware: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Residential housing projects · Hotels and hospitality · Hospitals and institutions · Retail showrooms · Builders and contractors.
Top 2 cities for bath ware in Kiribati
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of bath ware. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Bath Ware in South Tarawaport: BetioThe capital area and main port at Betio.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Bath Ware in Kiritimativia Betio · feeder vesselChristmas Island in the Line Islands.Hospitality & real estate
Importing bath ware into Kiribati: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Kiribati — 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 | 16:00–01:30 Kiribati time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +686 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Gilbertese, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD); 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 |
Bath Ware specifications for Kiribati
Typical specification range for bathroom fittings & sanitary ware; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Kiribati's import requirements.
| Ceramic finish | White, ivory, matte and coloured glazes |
|---|---|
| Fitting material | Brass CP, stainless steel 304, ABS |
| Finishes | Chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, rose gold |
Standards: EN 997, EN 817, IS 2556, IS 8931 or the standard your project specifies. Biosecurity rules apply to timber packaging (ISPM-15).
Price, duties & landed cost in Kiribati
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Australian dollar (AUD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Betio (Tarawa) |
| Import taxes | GST or VAT on imports plus customs duty |
| Import conformity | Biosecurity rules apply to timber packaging (ISPM-15). |
| 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 Kiribati
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.
