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Who is a reliable lubricants & greases supplier and exporter for Libya?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports lubricants & greases to buyers in Libya, including Misrata, Tripoli, Benghazi. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Tripoli with about 14–22 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Libya needs lubricants & greases
Libya has Africa's largest proven oil reserves and needs heavy investment to rebuild infrastructure, power and water systems.
Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Automotive & workshops in Libya
Auto-parts traders in Libya turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Libya, 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 Libya
Factories in Libya keep lines running with bearings, belts, couplings, seals, hand and power tools, and calibrated gauges. MRO distributors need reliable, well-priced stock across hundreds of SKUs.
In Libya, 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
Mining & minerals in Libya
In Libya's mining belt, downtime on a single conveyor can stop a whole plant. Buyers here keep critical spares — belts, idlers, bearings, couplings and chains — and need an exporter that can replenish them quickly and to the original dimensions.
In Libya, open-pit and underground mines and mineral processing plants buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for compressors and automotive and fleets.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Open-pit and underground mines · Mineral processing plants · Quarries · Bulk ports
Marine, ports & fisheries in Libya
Ports, shipyards and fisheries in Libya use copper-nickel and stainless piping, marine pumps, seals and welding consumables that must resist seawater corrosion.
In Libya, shipyards and port operators buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for hydraulic systems and gearboxes.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Top 5 cities for lubricants & greases in Libya
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 Misrataport: MisrataFree-zone port with Libya's main steelworks.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheries
- 02Lubricants & Greases in Tripoliport: TripoliThe capital and main port for western Libya.
- 03Lubricants & Greases in Benghaziport: BenghaziEastern commercial city undergoing reconstruction.
- 04Lubricants & Greases in Ras Lanufvia Benghazi · 1–2 days by roadOil terminal, refinery and petrochemical complex.
- 05Lubricants & Greases in Bregavia Benghazi · 1 day by roadOil and gas processing and export terminal.
Importing lubricants & greases into Libya: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Libya — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday |
| Currency | Libyan dinar (LYD); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Lubricants & Greases specifications for Libya
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Libya'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. Import rules and banking conditions change often; confirm with your agent.
Price, duties & landed cost in Libya
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Libyan dinar (LYD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Tripoli |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | Import rules and banking conditions change often; confirm with your agent. |
| 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 Libya
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.