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Who is a reliable lubricants & greases supplier and exporter for Zambia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports lubricants & greases to buyers in Zambia, including Kabwe, Kitwe, Ndola. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Dar es Salaam / Durban with about 18–28 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Zambia needs lubricants & greases
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.
Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Mining & minerals in Zambia
Copper and cobalt mines in the Copperbelt and North-Western Province are heavy users of conveyors, bearings, couplings and pumps.
In Zambia, 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 Zambia
Maize, soybean, sugar and cotton farming needs storage, conveyors and irrigation pumps.
In Zambia, 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 Zambia
Engineering shops in Kitwe and Ndola service the mines.
In Zambia, 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 Zambia
Auto-parts traders in Zambia turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Zambia, 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 10 cities for lubricants & greases in Zambia
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 Kabwevia Dar es Salaam · 5–7 days by roadHistoric mining town and farming centre on the line of rail.Mining & mineralsManufacturing & plant maintenanceAgriculture & grain handling
- 02Lubricants & Greases in Kitwevia Dar es Salaam · 5–7 days by roadCopperbelt engineering and mining-supply hub.Mining & mineralsManufacturing & plant maintenance
- 03Lubricants & Greases in Ndolavia Dar es Salaam · 5–7 days by roadCopperbelt commercial city with a refinery and cement plant.Mining & mineralsManufacturing & plant maintenance
- 04Lubricants & Greases in Kafuevia Durban · 5–7 days by roadIndustrial town with fertiliser production and the Kafue Gorge hydropower station.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAgriculture & grain handling
- 05Lubricants & Greases in Chingolavia Dar es Salaam · 5–7 days by roadOne of Africa's largest open-pit copper mines.Mining & minerals
- 06Lubricants & Greases in Solwezivia Dar es Salaam · 6–8 days by roadNorth-Western Province copper mines.Mining & minerals
- 07Lubricants & Greases in Mufuliravia Dar es Salaam · 5–7 days by roadCopper mining with smelting and acid plants.Mining & minerals
- 08Lubricants & Greases in Lusakavia Dar es Salaam · 5–7 days by roadThe capital and main distribution centre, with factories in its multi-facility economic zone.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAgriculture & grain handling
- 09Lubricants & Greases in Mazabukavia Durban · 5–7 days by roadZambia's sugar capital.Agriculture & grain handling
- 10Lubricants & Greases in Chipatavia Nacala or Beira · 3–5 days by roadEastern Province hub for cotton, soybean and sunflower.Agriculture & grain handling
Importing lubricants & greases into Zambia: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in 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 | 06:00–15:30 Zambia time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| 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 |
Lubricants & Greases specifications for Zambia
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Zambia'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 Zambia
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 or the standard your project specifies. Regulated products must comply with compulsory standards enforced by the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency.
Price, duties & landed cost in Zambia
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Dar es Salaam / Durban |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT (SACU / SADC frameworks where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Regulated products must comply with compulsory standards enforced by the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency. |
| 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 Zambia
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.