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Who supplies pet preforms in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a pet preforms 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. Narrow-mouth, wide-mouth, hot-fill, barrier, handle, oval, cosmetic, recycled and custom PET preforms.
Why Kolwezi needs pet preforms
The world's largest cobalt-mining district. Water, soft-drink, juice and edible-oil bottlers blow preforms into bottles on site, which saves most of the freight cost of shipping empty bottles.
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.
Edible oil milling & refining in Kolwezi
Edible-oil refineries in Kolwezi depend on bleaching earth, filter aid, caustic soda and citric acid for every batch, plus conveyors to move seed and meal. We supply the consumables, handling equipment and packaging from one source.
In Kolwezi, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy pet preforms from us mainly for packaged drinking water and carbonated soft drinks.
Who buys pet preforms: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Kolwezi
Kolwezi's food, beverage and personal-care producers need packaging in volume — preforms, HDPE containers, glass jars and drums — with closures matched and supply planned around production runs.
In Kolwezi, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy pet preforms from us mainly for juices and hot-fill beverages and edible oil.
Who buys pet preforms: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Kolwezi
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical producers in Kolwezi need amber syrup bottles, dropper bottles, vials and HDPE medicine bottles in consistent quality, packed to prevent breakage in transit.
In Kolwezi, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy pet preforms from us mainly for cosmetics and personal care and pharmaceutical liquids.
Who buys pet preforms: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
Typical uses: Packaged drinking water · Carbonated soft drinks · Juices and hot-fill beverages · Edible oil · Cosmetics and personal care · Pharmaceutical liquids.
Delivery of pet preforms 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 |
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| +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 pet preforms 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
PET Preforms specifications for Kolwezi
Typical specification range for pet preforms; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Democratic Republic of the Congo's import requirements.
| Neck finishes | PCO 1810, PCO 1881, 28 mm, 38 mm, 46 mm, 48 mm, 53 mm and wide mouth |
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| Weight range | 9 g to 750 g |
| Colours | Clear, blue, green, amber, custom |
| Materials | Virgin bottle-grade PET, rPET blends |
| Packing | Octabins or cartons with PE liners |
All 9 pet preforms we supply in Kolwezi
Narrow-Mouth Preforms
Wide-Mouth Preforms
Hot-Fill Preforms
Barrier Preforms
Handle Preforms
Oval Preforms
Cosmetic & Personal Care Preforms
Biodegradable & Recycled PET Preforms
Custom Preforms
Standards: FDA 21 CFR 177.1630, EU 10/2011, ISPM-15 pallets or the standard your project specifies. Imports need pre-shipment documentation (ARSP/BIVAC-type); confirm with your agent.