Quick answer
Who supplies float glass in Douala, Cameroon?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a float glass manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Douala. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Douala in about 28–45 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Clear and tinted float glass for windows, facades and furniture.
Why Douala needs float glass
Central Africa's main port and industrial city, with palm-oil refining and food industries. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Cameroon is Central Africa's largest economy and trade gateway, with Douala port also serving Chad and the Central African Republic.
Wholesale & retail distribution in Douala
Distributors and retailers in Douala import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Douala, hardware stores and supermarkets buy float glass from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys float glass: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Delivery of float glass to Douala
- 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 DoualaIndicative transit 28–45 days (Central Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at DoualaDouala is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Douala
| Office hours | 05:00–14:30 Cameroon time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: English, French) |
| Quotation | USD (XAF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing float glass into Douala: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Douala, Cameroon — 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 | 05:00–14:30 Cameroon time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +237 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English, French; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | GUCE Cameroon single window |
| Tariff framework | CEMAC common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period |
Leading industries in Douala
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys float glass: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
- Edible oil milling & refiningAlso buys: Oilseed crushing mills, Solvent extraction plants, Edible oil refineries
Float Glass specifications for Douala
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Cameroon's import requirements.
| Glass | Float, toughened, laminated; 4–19 mm |
|---|---|
| Wood panels | Plywood, MDF, timber, hardwood; BWR and MR grades |
| Insulation | Fibreglass, rock wool, foam boards |
| Roofing | Metal sheets, asphalt shingles, roofing tiles |
Standards: EN 572 (glass), IS 303 (plywood), ASTM C665 (insulation), EN 13707 or the standard your project specifies. Some products fall under Cameroon's pre-export conformity programme.