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Who supplies lubricant oils in Francistown, Botswana?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a lubricant oils manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Francistown. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Durban in about 18–28 days, then 3–4 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Engine, gear, hydraulic and compressor oils for automotive and industrial use.
Why Francistown needs lubricant oils
Northern trading and mining-service centre. Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
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.
Mining & minerals in Francistown
In Francistown's mining belt, downtime on a single machine can stop a whole plant. Buyers here keep critical spares — bearings, couplings, chains and sprockets — and need an exporter that can replenish them quickly and to the original dimensions.
In Francistown, open-pit and underground mines and mineral processing plants buy lubricant oils from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricant oils: Open-pit and underground mines · Mineral processing plants · Quarries · Bulk ports
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Delivery of lubricant oils to Francistown
- 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 FrancistownAbout 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 Francistown
| 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 lubricant oils into Francistown: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Francistown, 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 Francistown
- Mining & mineralsBuys lubricant oils: Open-pit and underground mines, Mineral processing plants, Quarries
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
Lubricant Oils specifications for Francistown
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Botswana'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 |
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 or the standard your project specifies. Botswana applies SACU rules; some products need BOBS approval.