Quick answer
Who is a reliable lubricants & greases supplier and exporter for South Korea?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports lubricants & greases to buyers in South Korea, including Busan, Gwangju, Daegu. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Busan with about 15–25 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why South Korea needs lubricants & greases
South Korea is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ships, cars, steel, petrochemicals and electronics, with Busan and Incheon as its main ports.
Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Automotive & workshops in South Korea
Car and component plants in Ulsan, Gwangju and elsewhere need tools and spares.
In South Korea, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in South Korea
Shipyards, steelworks and machinery plants buy MRO supplies and components.
In South Korea, factories & oems and mro distributors buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for gearboxes and bearings and chassis.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Marine, ports & fisheries in South Korea
The world's largest shipyards use marine piping, pumps and welding consumables.
In South Korea, shipyards and port operators buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for compressors and automotive and fleets.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Mining & minerals in South Korea
Mines and processing plants in South Korea move ore on belt conveyors and bucket elevators around the clock. Spherical roller bearings, gear couplings, conveyor belts and idlers wear continuously, so reliable spares supply directly protects production.
In South Korea, open-pit and underground mines and mineral processing plants buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for hydraulic systems and gearboxes.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Open-pit and underground mines · Mineral processing plants · Quarries · Bulk ports
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Top 10 cities for lubricants & greases in South Korea
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of lubricants & greases. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Lubricants & Greases in Busanport: BusanKorea's largest port and a shipbuilding and machinery centre.Automotive & workshopsManufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheries
- 02Lubricants & Greases in Gwangjuvia Gwangyang · 1 day by roadVehicle and home-appliance manufacturing city.Automotive & workshopsManufacturing & plant maintenance
- 03Lubricants & Greases in Daeguvia Busan · 1 day by roadTextile and auto-parts manufacturing centre.Automotive & workshopsManufacturing & plant maintenance
- 04Lubricants & Greases in Ulsanport: UlsanHome of one of the world's largest car plants, major shipyards and refineries.Automotive & workshopsMarine, ports & fisheries
- 05Lubricants & Greases in Pohangport: PohangSite of one of the world's largest steelworks.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheries
- 06Lubricants & Greases in Incheonport: IncheonPort and free-economic-zone city west of Seoul.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheries
- 07Lubricants & Greases in Changwonvia Busan · 1 day by roadMachinery, power-equipment and defence manufacturing cluster.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheries
- 08Lubricants & Greases in Geojevia Busan · 1 day by roadIsland of two of the world's largest shipyards.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheries
- 09Lubricants & Greases in Seoulvia Incheon · 1 day by roadThe capital region and Korea's largest consumer and construction market.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 10Lubricants & Greases in Yeosuport: GwangyangMajor petrochemical and refining complex.Marine, ports & fisheries
Importing lubricants & greases into South Korea: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in South Korea — 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 | 13:00–22:30 South Korea time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +82 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Korean; we correspond in English |
| Currency | won (KRW); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | UNI-PASS |
| Trade agreement with India | India–Korea CEPA (since 2010) and APTA — preferential duty with a certificate of origin |
| Plan orders around | Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (September–October) |
Lubricants & Greases specifications for South Korea
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to South Korea'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 |
Types of lubricants & greases available
- Lubricant Oils
- Lubricant Greases
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 or the standard your project specifies. Regulated products need KC certification.
Price, duties & landed cost in South Korea
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in won (KRW) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Busan |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT |
| Import conformity | Regulated products need KC certification. |
| 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 South Korea
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.
