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Who supplies car tyres in Kitwe, Zambia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a car tyres manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Kitwe. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Dar es Salaam in about 18–28 days, then 5–7 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Radial passenger car and SUV tyres in popular rim sizes.
Why Kitwe needs car tyres
Copperbelt engineering and mining-supply hub. Tyres, jacks and accessories are fast-moving lines for auto-parts dealers, driven by the size of the local vehicle fleet.
Zambia is Africa's second-largest copper producer. The Copperbelt drives most industrial demand, while Lusaka is the commercial centre. Cargo arrives by road or rail through Dar es Salaam, Durban, Beira or Walvis Bay.
Automotive & workshops in Kitwe
Auto-parts traders in Kitwe turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Kitwe, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy car tyres from us mainly for auto spare-parts dealers and tyre shops.
Who buys car tyres: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Wholesale & retail distribution in Kitwe
Distributors and retailers in Kitwe import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Kitwe, hardware stores and supermarkets buy car tyres from us mainly for car accessories retailers and fleet operators.
Who buys car tyres: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Auto spare-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Car accessories retailers · Fleet operators · E-commerce sellers.
Delivery of car tyres to Kitwe
- 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 Dar es SalaamIndicative transit 18–28 days (Southern Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to KitweAbout 5–7 days by road, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Kitwe
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Zambia working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: English) |
| Quotation | USD (ZMW equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing car tyres into Kitwe: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Kitwe, Zambia — 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 | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Zambia working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +260 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Zambian Kwacha (ZMW); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ASYCUDA World |
| Tariff framework | COMESA and 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 Kitwe
- Mining & mineralsAlso buys: Open-pit and underground mines, Mineral processing plants, Quarries
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
Car Tyres specifications for Kitwe
Typical specification range for automobile accessories & parts; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Zambia's import requirements.
| Tyres | Passenger car, SUV, two-wheeler; tube and tubeless |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic jacks | 2 t to 50 t bottle and trolley jacks |
| Accessories | Seat covers, floor mats, fresheners, AV systems, screen guards |
Standards: ECE R30, ECE R75, IS 15633, ASME PASE or the standard your project specifies. Regulated products must comply with compulsory standards enforced by the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency.