Quick answer
Where can an importer in Colombia buy caps in bulk from India?
Hurain Engitech & Trade fills caps orders for Colombia from its Gujarat trade desk, in ratio-packed cartons and mixed containers. Caps are bought as plain stock for printers and as logo runs for brands and events. Shipping runs through Cartagena with deliveries to Medellín, Bogotá, Bucaramanga and other cities.
Caps assortment guide for Colombia
Buyers range from retail chains and brand-owners to wholesalers serving independent stores, with growing demand from online sellers placing smaller, frequent orders. Caps are bought as plain stock for printers and as logo runs for brands and events.
Retail follows seasonal collections, back-to-school and holiday periods, and Latin American buyers often add a strong summer line. US-style and regional size charts differ, so the size run is confirmed with the buyer before cutting.
caps for Colombia ships from Mundra or Kandla and discharges at Cartagena, about 35–55 days at sea. Because garments pack by carton count rather than weight, we plan the container by volume and keep footwear apart from fabric cartons.
A starter order of caps for Colombia
- Kids' caps
- Cotton twill baseball caps
- Sports and running caps
Begin with a mixed trial lot, then repeat the lines that sell. Size ratio and colour split are agreed in writing before packing.
Who buys caps in Colombia
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.
Shops, market traders and school suppliers refill denim, shirts, kidswear, caps and footwear every season, so importers buy ready-made assortments in mixed containers rather than single styles.
Textiles, garments & fashion retail in Colombia
Fabric and garment traders in Colombia buy printed cotton fabric, ready-made garments and footwear in bundles and mixed containers, planned around seasonal demand.
In Colombia, fabric wholesalers and garment makers buy caps from us mainly for wholesale importers and distributors and supermarket and department-store chains.
Who buys caps: Fabric wholesalers · Garment makers · Boutiques & retailers · Uniform suppliers
Wholesale & retail distribution in Colombia
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Colombia buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Colombia, hardware stores and supermarkets buy caps from us mainly for wholesale markets and open-air traders in africa, the gulf and south asia and school, college and corporate uniform buyers.
Who buys caps: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Wholesale importers and distributors · Supermarket and department-store chains · Wholesale markets and open-air traders in Africa, the Gulf and South Asia · School, college and corporate uniform buyers · Online marketplace and drop-ship sellers · Export houses filling a mixed container.
5 cities in Colombia to supply caps
Cities where shops and wholesalers buy caps most, strongest first. Open a city for its own shipping route.
- 01Caps in Medellínvia Cartagena · 2 days by roadTextile, apparel and engineering capital.Textiles, garments & fashion retailWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Caps in Bogotávia Buenaventura · 2 days by roadThe capital and largest market.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Caps in Bucaramangavia Cartagena · 2 days by roadPoultry, tobacco and footwear centre.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Caps in Calivia Buenaventura · 1 day by roadSugar-cane and food-processing region.
- 05Caps in Barranquillaport: BarranquillaCaribbean port and industrial city.
Clearing and receiving caps in Colombia
What a caps importer in Colombia should know before the first container: tax, seasons, sizing and language.
| Trade desk | Staffed around the clock in shifts, so Colombia buyers get a reply in their own working hours |
|---|---|
| Quote and payment currency | Quoted in US dollars; settled by your bank in Colombian peso |
| Duty and tax to expect | Import duty plus VAT (IVA / ICMS) under the national tariff. Garments and footwear carry their own HS codes, which your broker confirms |
| Selling seasons | Retail follows seasonal collections, back-to-school and holiday periods, and Latin American buyers often add a strong summer line. |
| Sizing and labels | US-style and regional size charts differ, so the size run is confirmed with the buyer before cutting. |
| Languages spoken | Spanish; we write to you in English and can print care labels in the local language |
Caps: sizes, fabrics and packing for Colombia
Typical specification range for garments & footwear; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Colombia's import requirements.
| Supply format | Stock lots, assorted ratio packs and mixed containers |
|---|---|
| Typical fabrics | Cotton and cotton-blend denim, poplin, jersey and fleece; PU, EVA and rubber for footwear |
| Size runs | Men's S–XXL and waist 28–40, kids 2–14 years, footwear in EU and UK size runs |
| Packing | Individual polybag with size sticker, ratio cartons, optional hanger or fold packing |
| Branding | Neutral, hang tags, woven or printed labels, own carton marks |
| Quality check | AQL-style carton sampling with photo and video report before loading |
Types of caps available
- Cotton twill baseball caps
- Mesh trucker caps
- Sports and running caps
- Bucket and sun hats
- Kids' caps
- Promotional caps with logo
Standards: AQL carton sampling, ISO 105 colour-fastness tests on request, REACH and azo-free declaration on request or the standard your project specifies. Some products need conformity certification under Colombian technical regulations.
Pricing, shipping and payment for caps
| How prices are built | Per piece or per carton in USD: fabric, wash or print, trims, packing and freight |
|---|---|
| Shipping terms offered | FOB Mundra or Kandla, or CFR and CIF to Cartagena |
| Paying | An advance with the order and the balance before dispatch against the documents; a letter of credit can be agreed on repeat orders |
| Paperwork you receive | Invoice, packing list, origin certificate and bill of lading, plus a photo and video report of the packed lot |
Packing for shipment to Colombia
Garments are folded or hanger-packed in individual polybags with a size sticker, packed in ratio cartons by size and colour, and palletised or floor-loaded to the container. Footwear goes in size-run cartons and is load-planned by volume, away from fabric cartons. Carton marks, barcodes and hang tags follow the buyer's instructions.