Quick answer
Who supplies hdpe barrels & drums in Maputo, Mozambique?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a hdpe barrels & drums manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Maputo. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Maputo in about 18–28 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. 210, 235 and 250 litre narrow mouth and open top HDPE barrels plus 30–150 litre drums for chemicals, food and oils.
Why Maputo needs hdpe barrels & drums
The capital and main southern port, linked by rail and road to South Africa, Eswatini and Zimbabwe. HDPE barrels carry chemicals, food concentrates and edible oils safely, and exporters and processors buy them in container loads.
Mozambique is developing large LNG projects in Cabo Delgado, coal mining in Tete and port corridors at Maputo, Beira and Nacala that serve its landlocked neighbours.
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Maputo
Bottlers and consumer brands in Maputo import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Maputo, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy hdpe barrels & drums from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys hdpe barrels & drums: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Typical uses: Chemicals and solvents · Food concentrates and pulps · Edible oils · Pharmaceutical intermediates · Water storage · Agrochemicals.
Delivery of hdpe barrels & drums to Maputo
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to MaputoIndicative transit 18–28 days (Southern Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at MaputoMaputo is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Maputo
| Office hours | 06:00–15:30 Mozambique time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Portuguese) |
| Quotation | USD (MZN equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing hdpe barrels & drums into Maputo: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Maputo, Mozambique — 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 | 06:00–15:30 Mozambique time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +258 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Portuguese; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Mozambican metical (MZN); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Janela Única Electrónica (single window) |
| Tariff framework | SADC member |
| 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 |
Leading industries in Maputo
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Construction & infrastructureAlso buys: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
- FMCG, beverages & packagingBuys hdpe barrels & drums: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
HDPE Barrels & Drums specifications for Maputo
Typical specification range for hdpe barrels & drums; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Mozambique'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 Maputo
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. Check pre-shipment inspection and conformity requirements with your clearing agent before shipping.