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Who is a reliable 235 litre open top barrel supplier and exporter for Colombia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports 235 litre open top barrel to buyers in Colombia, including Cali, Barrancabermeja, Barranquilla. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Cartagena with about 35–55 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Colombia needs 235 litre open top barrel
Colombia is a large Latin American market with oil, coal and gold mining, palm oil, flowers and a strong manufacturing base in Bogotá, Medellín and Cali.
HDPE barrels carry chemicals, food concentrates and edible oils safely, and exporters and processors buy them in container loads.
Edible oil milling & refining in Colombia
Colombia is Latin America's largest palm-oil producer.
In Colombia, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy 235 litre open top barrel from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys 235 litre open top barrel: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Colombia
Colombia's chemical producers run planned shutdowns in which pipe spools, gaskets, valves and pump seals are replaced together, and they package output in UN-rated HDPE containers.
In Colombia, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy 235 litre open top barrel from us mainly for edible oils and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Who buys 235 litre open top barrel: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Colombia
Bottlers and consumer brands in Colombia import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Colombia, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy 235 litre open top barrel from us mainly for water storage and agrochemicals.
Who buys 235 litre open top barrel: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Colombia
Healthcare packaging buyers in Colombia want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Colombia, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy 235 litre open top barrel from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys 235 litre open top barrel: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
Typical uses: Chemicals and solvents · Food concentrates and pulps · Edible oils · Pharmaceutical intermediates · Water storage · Agrochemicals.
Top 6 cities for 235 litre open top barrel in Colombia
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of 235 litre open top barrel. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01235 Litre Open Top Barrel in Calivia Buenaventura · 1 day by roadSugar-cane and food-processing region.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 02235 Litre Open Top Barrel in Barrancabermejavia Cartagena · 2 days by road or riverColombia's largest refinery.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 03235 Litre Open Top Barrel in Barranquillaport: BarranquillaCaribbean port and industrial city.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 04235 Litre Open Top Barrel in Cartagenaport: CartagenaColombia's main container port, with a refinery.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 05235 Litre Open Top Barrel in Villavicenciovia Buenaventura · 2–3 days by roadLlanos oil fields and palm-oil plantations.Edible oil milling & refining
- 06235 Litre Open Top Barrel in Bogotávia Buenaventura · 2 days by roadThe capital and largest market.Pharmaceuticals & healthcare
Importing 235 litre open top barrel into Colombia: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Colombia — 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 Colombia working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +57 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Spanish; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Colombian peso (COP); 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 |
235 Litre Open Top Barrel specifications for Colombia
Typical specification range for hdpe barrels & drums; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Colombia's import requirements.
| Capacity | 30, 35, 50, 80, 150, 210, 235, 250 litres |
|---|---|
| Types | Narrow mouth (tight head), open top with clamp ring |
| Material | HMHDPE, food-grade available |
| Colours | Blue, white, black, natural |
| Certification | UN-rated for dangerous goods on request |
Standards: UN 1H1 / 1H2, IS 15720, FDA food contact or the standard your project specifies. Some products need conformity certification under Colombian technical regulations.
Price, duties & landed cost in Colombia
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Colombian peso (COP) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Cartagena |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (IVA / ICMS) under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | Some products need conformity certification under Colombian technical regulations. |
| 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 Colombia
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.