Quick answer
Who supplies caps in Mindelo, Cabo Verde?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a caps manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Mindelo. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Mindelo in about 25–40 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Baseball, sports and promotional caps with embroidery or print.
Why Mindelo needs caps
Port city with shipyard and fish processing. Ready-made garments, uniforms and footwear are fast-moving wholesale lines bought in mixed containers.
Cabo Verde is an island economy driven by tourism, fishing and construction.
Textiles, garments & fashion retail in Mindelo
Fabric and garment traders in Mindelo buy printed cotton fabric, ready-made garments and footwear in bundles and mixed containers, planned around seasonal demand.
In Mindelo, fabric wholesalers and garment makers buy caps from us mainly for apparel wholesalers and retail chains.
Who buys caps: Fabric wholesalers · Garment makers · Boutiques & retailers · Uniform suppliers
Wholesale & retail distribution in Mindelo
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Mindelo buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Mindelo, hardware stores and supermarkets buy caps from us mainly for private-label brands and school and corporate uniforms.
Who buys caps: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Apparel wholesalers · Retail chains · Private-label brands · School and corporate uniforms · Online marketplaces.
Delivery of caps to Mindelo
- 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 MindeloIndicative transit 25–40 days (West Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at MindeloMindelo 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 Mindelo
| Office hours | 03:00–12:30 Cabo Verde 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: Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese) |
| Quotation | USD (CVE equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing caps into Mindelo: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Mindelo, Cabo Verde — 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 | 03:00–12:30 Cabo Verde time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +238 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Cape Verdean escudo (CVE); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | ECOWAS common external tariff |
| 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 |
Leading industries in Mindelo
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
- Hospitality & real estateAlso buys: Hotels & resorts, Restaurants & catering, Serviced apartments
Caps specifications for Mindelo
Typical specification range for garments & footwear; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Cabo Verde's import requirements.
| Fabrics | Cotton, denim, poly-cotton, lycra blends |
|---|---|
| Size range | Kids 2–14 years; adults XS–5XL |
| Branding | Private label, woven labels, hang tags |
| Packing | Individual polybags, ratio packing, export cartons |
Standards: ISO 105, AATCC test methods or the standard your project specifies. Imports follow ECOWAS rules.