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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.
- 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
- 02Lubricants & Greases in Shinyangavia Dar es Salaam · 3 days by roadDiamond and gold mining area and a cotton-growing region.Mining & mineralsAgriculture & grain handling
- 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
- 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
- 05Lubricants & Greases in Arushavia Tanga · 1–2 days by roadSafari tourism capital with horticulture, coffee and gemstone trading.Mining & mineralsAgriculture & grain handling
- 06Lubricants & Greases in Geitavia Dar es Salaam · 3–4 days by roadOne of Africa's largest gold mines.Mining & minerals
- 07Lubricants & Greases in Tangaport: TangaPort city with a large cement plant and sisal estates.Marine, ports & fisheriesAgriculture & grain handling
- 08Lubricants & Greases in Mtwaraport: MtwaraSouthern port for natural gas, cement and cashew exports.Marine, ports & fisheriesAgriculture & grain handling
- 09Lubricants & Greases in Morogorovia Dar es Salaam · 1 day by roadAgricultural and agro-processing centre for sunflower, sisal and sugar.Agriculture & grain handling
- 10Lubricants & Greases in Moshivia Tanga · 1–2 days by roadCoffee and sugar region on the slopes of Kilimanjaro.Agriculture & grain handling
- 11Lubricants & Greases in Iringavia Dar es Salaam · 2 days by roadHighland region of tea, timber and grain farming.Agriculture & grain handling
- 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
- 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
- 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.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 07:00–16:30 Tanzania time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +255 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Swahili, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Tanzanian shilling (TZS); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | TANCIS and the Tanzania Electronic Single Window |
| Tariff framework | EAC common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan 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 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 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 currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Tanzanian shilling (TZS) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Dar es Salaam |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the EAC Common External Tariff |
| Import conformity | Regulated goods need a Certificate of Conformity under the TBS Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme. |
| 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 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.
