Quick answer
Who supplies lubricants & greases in Maputo, Mozambique?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a lubricants & greases manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Maputo. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Maputo in about 18–28 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Engine oils, gear oils, hydraulic oils and industrial greases in retail packs, pails and drums.
Why Maputo needs lubricants & greases
The capital and main southern port, linked by rail and road to South Africa, Eswatini and Zimbabwe. Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
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.
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Maputo
Factories in Maputo 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 Maputo, factories & oems and mro distributors buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Marine, ports & fisheries in Maputo
Marine and port operators in Maputo buy corrosion-resistant alloys, pumps and seals that survive salt-water service.
In Maputo, shipyards and port operators buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for gearboxes and bearings and chassis.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Delivery of lubricants & greases 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 lubricants & greases 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 & fisheriesBuys lubricants & greases: 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 maintenanceBuys lubricants & greases: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
Lubricants & Greases specifications for Maputo
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Mozambique'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 |
All 2 lubricants & greases we supply in Maputo
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 or the standard your project specifies. Check pre-shipment inspection and conformity requirements with your clearing agent before shipping.