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Who supplies vacuum flasks in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a vacuum flasks manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Kolwezi. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Dar es Salaam or Durban in about 28–45 days, then 9–13 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Stainless steel vacuum flasks and bottles for hot and cold beverages.
Why Kolwezi needs vacuum flasks
The world's largest cobalt-mining district. Cookware and pressure cookers are staple household purchases and core kit for hotels and caterers.
The DR Congo is the world's largest cobalt producer and a major copper producer, with Kinshasa as a huge consumer market and the copper belt supplied through East and Southern African ports.
Wholesale & retail distribution in Kolwezi
Distributors and retailers in Kolwezi import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Kolwezi, hardware stores and supermarkets buy vacuum flasks from us mainly for kitchenware retailers and supermarkets and hypermarkets.
Who buys vacuum flasks: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Hospitality & real estate in Kolwezi
Hospitality developers in Kolwezi order finishing packages per room type (sanitary ware, fittings, tiles and kitchen equipment) to keep openings on schedule.
In Kolwezi, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy vacuum flasks from us mainly for wholesalers and importers and hotels and catering.
Who buys vacuum flasks: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Kolwezi
Bottlers and consumer brands in Kolwezi import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Kolwezi, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy vacuum flasks from us mainly for corporate gifting and kitchenware retailers.
Who buys vacuum flasks: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Typical uses: Kitchenware retailers · Supermarkets and hypermarkets · Wholesalers and importers · Hotels and catering · Corporate gifting.
Delivery of vacuum flasks to Kolwezi
- 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 Salaam or DurbanIndicative transit 28–45 days (Central Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to KolweziAbout 9–13 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 Kolwezi
| Office hours | 09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu |
| Quotation | USD (CDF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing vacuum flasks into Kolwezi: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo — 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 | 09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday |
| Currency | Congolese franc (CDF); quotations in USD |
| 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 Kolwezi
- Mining & mineralsAlso buys: Open-pit and underground mines, Mineral processing plants, Quarries
- Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsAlso buys: Petrochemical complexes, Fertiliser plants, Speciality chemical makers
Vacuum Flasks specifications for Kolwezi
Typical specification range for cookware & kitchen appliances; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Democratic Republic of the Congo's import requirements.
| Materials | Aluminium, hard-anodised, stainless steel, cast aluminium |
|---|---|
| Coatings | PTFE non-stick, ceramic, granite |
| Appliances | 230 V / 50 Hz or 110 V / 60 Hz versions |
| Packing | Colour gift box, master carton |
Standards: IS 2347 (pressure cookers), EN 12983, IEC 60335 or the standard your project specifies. Imports need pre-shipment documentation (ARSP/BIVAC-type); confirm with your agent.