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Who is a reliable tiles & marble supplier and exporter for Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports tiles & marble to buyers in Democratic Republic of the Congo, including Kinshasa, Goma, Lubumbashi. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Matadi with about 28–45 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Democratic Republic of the Congo needs tiles & marble
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.
Tiles and marble finish floors, walls and facades of homes, hotels and malls, and are ordered by the container.
Construction & infrastructure in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kinshasa's growth drives demand for building materials.
In Democratic Republic of the Congo, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy tiles & marble from us mainly for residential flooring and hotels and malls.
Who buys tiles & marble: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Hospitality & real estate in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Hotels, resorts and restaurants in Democratic Republic of the Congo fit out and refurbish with sanitary ware, bathroom fittings, tiles and commercial cookware, often ordered as a complete package per project.
In Democratic Republic of the Congo, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy tiles & marble from us mainly for commercial offices and wall cladding and elevations.
Who buys tiles & marble: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
Wholesale & retail distribution in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Democratic Republic of the Congo buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Democratic Republic of the Congo, hardware stores and supermarkets buy tiles & marble from us mainly for retail tile showrooms and residential flooring.
Who buys tiles & marble: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Residential flooring · Hotels and malls · Commercial offices · Wall cladding and elevations · Retail tile showrooms.
Top 5 cities for tiles & marble in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of tiles & marble. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Tiles & Marble in Kinshasavia Matadi · 1–2 days by roadCentral Africa's largest city and main consumer market.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Tiles & Marble in Gomavia Mombasa · 7–10 days by roadEastern trading city on Lake Kivu.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Tiles & Marble in Lubumbashivia Dar es Salaam or Durban · 8–12 days by roadCapital of the copper and cobalt belt.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Tiles & Marble in Matadiport: MatadiThe DRC's main seaport, on the Congo river.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 05Tiles & Marble in Kolwezivia Dar es Salaam or Durban · 9–13 days by roadThe world's largest cobalt-mining district.
Importing tiles & marble into Democratic Republic of the Congo: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in 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 |
Tiles & Marble specifications for Democratic Republic of the Congo
Typical specification range for tiles & marble; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Democratic Republic of the Congo's import requirements.
| Sizes | 600×600, 600×1200, 800×1600, 800×2400, 200×1200 mm |
|---|---|
| Surfaces | Glossy, satin, matt, rustic, carving, book-match |
| Types | GVT, PGVT, double charge, ceramic wall tiles |
| Packing | Export cartons, fumigated wooden pallets |
All 17 tiles & marble we supply in Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 3D Design Tiles
3D Wood Tiles
Antique Collection Tiles
Book Match Tiles
DC Light PGVT Tiles
Endless Design Tiles
Glossy Tiles
Glossy Galicha Tiles
Glossy Marble Tiles
Satin 3D Tiles
Satin Double Charge Tiles
Satin Marble Tiles
Satin Wood Tiles
Rustic Wood Tiles
Wood Strip Tiles
Wood Glossy Tiles
Decorative Mirrors
Standards: ISO 13006, EN 14411, IS 15622 or the standard your project specifies. Imports need pre-shipment documentation (ARSP/BIVAC-type); confirm with your agent.
Price, duties & landed cost in Democratic Republic of the Congo
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Congolese franc (CDF) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Matadi |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the CEMAC / national tariff |
| Import conformity | Imports need pre-shipment documentation (ARSP/BIVAC-type); confirm with your agent. |
| 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo
Goods are packed in export cartons with partitions or foam where fragile, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Mixed-category containers are load-planned to protect glass, ceramics and printed goods.