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Who is a reliable sanitary wares supplier and exporter for Colombia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports sanitary wares to buyers in Colombia, including Bogotá, Medellín, Bucaramanga. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Cartagena with about 35–55 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Colombia needs sanitary wares
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.
Bathroom fittings and accessories are specified in every housing, hotel and hospital project and replaced in renovations.
Construction & infrastructure in Colombia
Housing and road programmes drive building-material demand.
In Colombia, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy sanitary wares from us mainly for residential housing projects and hotels and hospitality.
Who buys sanitary wares: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Hospitality & real estate in Colombia
Hospitality developers in Colombia order finishing packages per room type (sanitary ware, fittings, tiles and kitchen equipment) to keep openings on schedule.
In Colombia, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy sanitary wares from us mainly for hospitals and institutions and retail showrooms.
Who buys sanitary wares: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
Wholesale & retail distribution in Colombia
Distributors and retailers in Colombia import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Colombia, hardware stores and supermarkets buy sanitary wares from us mainly for builders and contractors and residential housing projects.
Who buys sanitary wares: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Residential housing projects · Hotels and hospitality · Hospitals and institutions · Retail showrooms · Builders and contractors.
Top 5 cities for sanitary wares in Colombia
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of sanitary wares. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Sanitary Wares in Bogotávia Buenaventura · 2 days by roadThe capital and largest market.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Sanitary Wares in Medellínvia Cartagena · 2 days by roadTextile, apparel and engineering capital.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 03Sanitary Wares in Bucaramangavia Cartagena · 2 days by roadPoultry, tobacco and footwear centre.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Sanitary Wares in Calivia Buenaventura · 1 day by roadSugar-cane and food-processing region.
- 05Sanitary Wares in Barranquillaport: BarranquillaCaribbean port and industrial city.
Importing sanitary wares 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 |
Sanitary Wares specifications for Colombia
Typical specification range for bathroom fittings & sanitary ware; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Colombia's import requirements.
| Ceramic finish | White, ivory, matte and coloured glazes |
|---|---|
| Fitting material | Brass CP, stainless steel 304, ABS |
| Finishes | Chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, rose gold |
Standards: EN 997, EN 817, IS 2556, IS 8931 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
Items are rust-protected where needed (VCI paper, oil or grease), packed in cartons, boxes or wooden cases, and palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets. Carton marks, barcodes and private-label packing are available.
