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Lubricants & Greases for buyers in Tanzania

Lubricants & Greases · East Africa · EN-TZ

Lubricants & Greases Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Tanzania

Tanzania combines a large farming sector with gold and gemstone mining, a growing manufacturing base in Dar es Salaam and major rail and power projects. Hurain Engitech & Trade supplies lubricants & greases to Tanzania — engine oils, gear oils, hydraulic oils and industrial greases in retail packs, pails and drums.

Currency
Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
Main ports
Dar es Salaam, Tanga
Sea transit from Gujarat
12–22 days
Import taxes
Import duty plus VAT under the EAC Common External Tariff
Our hours (local)
07:00–16:30 Tanzania time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday

Quick answer

Who is a reliable lubricants & greases supplier and exporter for Tanzania?

Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports lubricants & greases to buyers in Tanzania, including Mwanza, Shinyanga, Dar es Salaam. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Dar es Salaam with about 12–22 days sea transit and full export documents.

Why Tanzania needs lubricants & greases

Tanzania combines a large farming sector with gold and gemstone mining, a growing manufacturing base in Dar es Salaam and major rail and power projects. Dar es Salaam port also serves Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the DRC.

Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.

Mining & minerals in Tanzania

Gold mines around Geita, Mwanza and Shinyanga run conveyors, crushers and heavy bearings.

In Tanzania, open-pit and underground mines and mineral processing plants buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.

Who buys lubricants & greases: Open-pit and underground mines · Mineral processing plants · Quarries · Bulk ports

Agriculture & grain handling in Tanzania

Tanzania grows maize, rice, sunflower, cotton and cashew, which need conveyors, bearings and processing machinery.

In Tanzania, grain traders & reserves and flour, rice & feed mills buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for gearboxes and bearings and chassis.

Who buys lubricants & greases: Grain traders & reserves · Flour, rice & feed mills · Seed processors · Irrigation

Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Tanzania

Factories in Dar es Salaam and Morogoro need MRO supplies and power-transmission parts.

In Tanzania, factories & oems and mro distributors buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for compressors and automotive and fleets.

Who buys lubricants & greases: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops

Automotive & workshops in Tanzania

Auto-parts traders in Tanzania turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.

In Tanzania, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for hydraulic systems and gearboxes.

Who buys lubricants & greases: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops

Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.

Top 14 cities for lubricants & greases in Tanzania

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.

  1. 01Lubricants & Greases in Mwanzavia Dar es Salaam · 3–4 days by rail or roadLake Victoria city at the centre of gold mining, cotton ginning and cottonseed-oil milling.Mining & mineralsAgriculture & grain handlingMarine, ports & fisheries
  2. 02Lubricants & Greases in Shinyangavia Dar es Salaam · 3 days by roadDiamond and gold mining area and a cotton-growing region.Mining & mineralsAgriculture & grain handling
  3. 03Lubricants & Greases in Dar es Salaamport: Dar es SalaamTanzania's commercial capital and main port, with edible-oil refineries, food plants and gateway traffic for landlocked neighbours.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheries
  4. 04Lubricants & Greases in Mbeyavia Dar es Salaam · 2–3 days by roadSouthern highlands farming region with cement production and a trade corridor to Zambia and Malawi.Mining & mineralsAgriculture & grain handling
  5. 05Lubricants & Greases in Arushavia Tanga · 1–2 days by roadSafari tourism capital with horticulture, coffee and gemstone trading.Mining & mineralsAgriculture & grain handling
  6. 06Lubricants & Greases in Geitavia Dar es Salaam · 3–4 days by roadOne of Africa's largest gold mines.Mining & minerals
  7. 07Lubricants & Greases in Tangaport: TangaPort city with a large cement plant and sisal estates.Marine, ports & fisheriesAgriculture & grain handling
  8. 08Lubricants & Greases in Mtwaraport: MtwaraSouthern port for natural gas, cement and cashew exports.Marine, ports & fisheriesAgriculture & grain handling
  9. 09Lubricants & Greases in Morogorovia Dar es Salaam · 1 day by roadAgricultural and agro-processing centre for sunflower, sisal and sugar.Agriculture & grain handling
  10. 10Lubricants & Greases in Moshivia Tanga · 1–2 days by roadCoffee and sugar region on the slopes of Kilimanjaro.Agriculture & grain handling
  11. 11Lubricants & Greases in Iringavia Dar es Salaam · 2 days by roadHighland region of tea, timber and grain farming.Agriculture & grain handling
  12. 12Lubricants & Greases in Dodomavia Dar es Salaam · 1–2 days by SGR rail or roadThe national capital, with government building projects and a sunflower-growing hinterland.Agriculture & grain handling
  13. 13Lubricants & Greases in Singidavia Dar es Salaam · 2–3 days by roadTanzania's sunflower heartland with many small and medium oil mills.Agriculture & grain handling
  14. 14Lubricants & Greases in Zanzibarport: ZanzibarIsland tourism economy with hotel building and imports of consumer goods.Marine, ports & fisheries

Importing lubricants & greases into Tanzania: local guide

Practical facts for buyers in Tanzania — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.

WeekendSaturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings)
Our office hours in your time07:00–16:30 Tanzania time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday
Country calling code+255 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
Business languagesSwahili, English; we correspond in English
CurrencyTanzanian shilling (TZS); quotations in USD
Customs systemTANCIS and the Tanzania Electronic Single Window
Tariff frameworkEAC common external tariff
Trade agreement with IndiaNo India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies
Plan orders aroundRamadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period

Lubricants & Greases specifications for Tanzania

Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Tanzania's import requirements.

Oil gradesSAE 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50; ISO VG 32, 46, 68, 220, 320
GreasesLithium, lithium complex, calcium, EP 2 / EP 3
Packing1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 50 L, 210 L; 0.5–180 kg

All 2 lubricants & greases we supply in Tanzania

Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 or the standard your project specifies. Regulated goods need a Certificate of Conformity under the TBS Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme.

Price, duties & landed cost in Tanzania

Quotation currencyUSD (EUR on request); you pay in Tanzanian shilling (TZS) through your bank
IncotermsEXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Dar es Salaam
Import taxesImport duty plus VAT under the EAC Common External Tariff
Import conformityRegulated goods need a Certificate of Conformity under the TBS Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme.
Export documentsCommercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable
Payment50% 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 Tanzania

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.

How to order

How to import lubricants & greases into Tanzania

  1. 01Share your requirement. Send product names, specifications or drawings, quantities, destination port and any required standards by form, email or WhatsApp.
  2. 02Receive a detailed quotation. We confirm specifications and reply with price (EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF), MOQ, packing, lead time and payment terms.
  3. 03Approve samples or drawings. Where needed we send samples, GA drawings or technical data sheets for approval before production.
  4. 04Production and sourcing. Your order is manufactured or sourced from qualified partner factories and tracked against the agreed schedule.
  5. 05Inspection and testing. Goods are checked for quantity, dimensions, finish and function; third-party inspection can be arranged on request.
  6. 06Export packing and documents. Goods are packed for sea or air freight and shipped with invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.

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FAQ

Lubricants & Greases in Tanzania — frequently asked questions

Do you export lubricants & greases to Tanzania?

Yes. Hurain Engitech & Trade manufactures, supplies and exports lubricants & greases from India to importers, distributors and project buyers in Tanzania, by sea (FCL or LCL) or by air, with full export documentation.

Which cities in Tanzania do you deliver lubricants & greases to?

We deliver anywhere in Tanzania. The cities with the highest demand for lubricants & greases are Mwanza, Shinyanga, Dar es Salaam, Mbeya, Arusha, Geita, Tanga, Mtwara, Morogoro, Moshi, Iringa, Dodoma, Singida and Zanzibar, because of their mining & minerals, agriculture & grain handling, marine, ports & fisheries industries.

How long does delivery of lubricants & greases to Tanzania take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Dar es Salaam is about 12–22 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does lubricants & greases cost in Tanzania?

Price depends on the size, grade, quantity and packing of the lubricants & greases you need, so we quote per enquiry in USD, which your bank converts to Tanzanian shilling. Mixed-product containers usually lower the landed cost per item.

What import rules apply to lubricants & greases in Tanzania?

Import duty plus VAT under the EAC Common External Tariff. Regulated goods need a Certificate of Conformity under the TBS Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme. Confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker; we provide the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and test certificates.

Is there a trade agreement between India and Tanzania?

There is no India-specific trade agreement with Tanzania, so standard (MFN) duty applies to lubricants & greases. We supply a non-preferential certificate of origin with every shipment.

Can I combine lubricants & greases with other products in one shipment to Tanzania?

Yes. Lubricants & Greases can be consolidated with other lubricants & greases and products from our other divisions in one FCL or LCL container with one set of documents.

What pack sizes are available?

Lubricants are available from 1-litre bottles to 210-litre drums, and greases from 500 g tubs to 180 kg barrels.

Request a quotation

Need lubricants & greases in Tanzania? Send your specification.

Share product, specification, quantity and destination port. Our export team replies with price, MOQ, packing and lead time.