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Who supplies 210 litre open top barrel in Gaborone, Botswana?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a 210 litre open top barrel manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Gaborone. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Durban in about 18–28 days, then 3–4 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. 210 L open top HDPE drum with clamp ring for pastes, pulps and solids.
Why Gaborone needs 210 litre open top barrel
The capital and main market. HDPE barrels carry chemicals, food concentrates and edible oils safely, and exporters and processors buy them in container loads.
Botswana is one of Africa's leading diamond producers, with copper mining and a stable consumer market around Gaborone. It imports through Durban and Walvis Bay.
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Gaborone
Bottlers and consumer brands in Gaborone import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Gaborone, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy 210 litre open top barrel from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys 210 litre open top barrel: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Typical uses: Chemicals and solvents · Food concentrates and pulps · Edible oils · Pharmaceutical intermediates · Water storage · Agrochemicals.
Delivery of 210 litre open top barrel to Gaborone
- 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 DurbanIndicative transit 18–28 days (Southern Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to GaboroneAbout 3–4 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 Gaborone
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Botswana working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: English) |
| Quotation | USD (BWP equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing 210 litre open top barrel into Gaborone: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Gaborone, Botswana — 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 Botswana working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +267 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Botswana pula (BWP); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | SACU common external tariff |
| 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 Gaborone
- Construction & infrastructureAlso buys: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- FMCG, beverages & packagingBuys 210 litre open top barrel: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
210 Litre Open Top Barrel specifications for Gaborone
Typical specification range for hdpe barrels & drums; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Botswana's import requirements.
| Capacity | 30, 35, 50, 80, 150, 210, 235, 250 litres |
|---|---|
| Types | Narrow mouth (tight head), open top with clamp ring |
| Material | HMHDPE, food-grade available |
| Colours | Blue, white, black, natural |
| Certification | UN-rated for dangerous goods on request |
Standards: UN 1H1 / 1H2, IS 15720, FDA food contact or the standard your project specifies. Botswana applies SACU rules; some products need BOBS approval.