Quick answer
Who is a reliable nails supplier and exporter for Yemen?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports nails to buyers in Yemen, including Sana'a, Taiz, Aden. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Aden with about 7–15 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Yemen needs nails
Yemen depends on imports of food, fuel and building materials through Aden, Hodeidah and Mukalla, with reconstruction demand where conditions allow.
Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Construction & infrastructure in Yemen
Rebuilding creates demand for plumbing, electrical and building materials.
In Yemen, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy nails from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys nails: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in Yemen
Traders import mixed containers of tools, hardware and consumer goods.
In Yemen, hardware stores and supermarkets buy nails from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.
Who buys nails: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Cement & building materials plants in Yemen
Cement plants and grinding units in Yemen run bucket elevators, belt and chain conveyors in abrasive, dusty conditions, making conveyor spares, bearings and couplings a constant maintenance requirement.
In Yemen, cement and clinker plants and grinding units buy nails from us mainly for contractors and builders merchants and residential construction.
Who buys nails: Cement and clinker plants · Grinding units · Block and aggregate plants
Hospitality & real estate in Yemen
Hospitality developers in Yemen order finishing packages per room type (sanitary ware, fittings, tiles and kitchen equipment) to keep openings on schedule.
In Yemen, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy nails from us mainly for commercial and industrial buildings and infrastructure and roads.
Who buys nails: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Top 5 cities for nails in Yemen
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of nails. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Nails in Sana'avia Hodeidah · 2–3 days by roadThe capital and largest market of the highlands.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Nails in Taizvia Aden · 1 day by roadIndustrial and trading city between Aden and Sana'a.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Nails in Adenport: AdenSouthern port city with a refinery and container terminal.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Nails in Mukallaport: MukallaHadramawt's port, fishing and trading centre.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 05Nails in Hodeidahport: HodeidahRed Sea port for food and fuel imports.Wholesale & retail distribution
Importing nails into Yemen: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Yemen — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 07:00–16:30 Yemen time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +967 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Yemeni Rial (YER); 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 |
Nails specifications for Yemen
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Yemen's import requirements.
| Glass | Float, toughened, laminated; 4–19 mm |
|---|---|
| Wood panels | Plywood, MDF, timber, hardwood; BWR and MR grades |
| Insulation | Fibreglass, rock wool, foam boards |
| Roofing | Metal sheets, asphalt shingles, roofing tiles |
Standards: EN 572 (glass), IS 303 (plywood), ASTM C665 (insulation), EN 13707 or the standard your project specifies. Security, banking and shipping conditions change often; confirm the route and payment channel before ordering.
Price, duties & landed cost in Yemen
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Yemeni Rial (YER) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Aden |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT or sales tax under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | Security, banking and shipping conditions change often; confirm the route and payment channel before ordering. |
| 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 Yemen
Goods are packed in export cartons with partitions or foam where fragile, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Mixed-category containers are load-planned to protect glass, ceramics and printed goods.