Quick answer
Who supplies civil construction materials in Cairo, Egypt?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a civil construction materials manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Cairo. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Alexandria in about 14–22 days, then 1 day by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Fasteners, finishing materials, flooring, glass, insulation, roofing, wood and miscellaneous construction materials.
Why Cairo needs civil construction materials
Africa's largest city, with new-capital construction, pharmaceutical plants and huge wholesale markets. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Egypt is Africa's most populous Arab country and a major manufacturing and construction market, with the New Administrative Capital, the Suez Canal Economic Zone and large industrial cities around Cairo. Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta and Sokhna are the main ports.
Construction & infrastructure in Cairo
New housing, commercial and infrastructure projects across Cairo need finishing materials delivered on schedule — pipes and fittings, bathroom packages, tiles, electrical products and site tools — ideally from a single exporter with one set of documents.
In Cairo, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy civil construction materials from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys civil construction materials: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in Cairo
Distributors and retailers in Cairo import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Cairo, hardware stores and supermarkets buy civil construction materials from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.
Who buys civil construction materials: 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 civil construction materials to Cairo
- 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 AlexandriaIndicative transit 14–22 days (North Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to CairoAbout 1 day by road, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Cairo
| Office hours | 06:00–15:30 Egypt 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: Arabic) |
| Quotation | USD (EGP equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing civil construction materials into Cairo: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Cairo, Egypt — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 06:00–15:30 Egypt time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +20 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Egyptian pound (EGP); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Nafeza single window with ACI pre-registration |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Leading industries in Cairo
- Construction & infrastructureBuys civil construction materials: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys civil construction materials: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
- Pharmaceuticals & healthcareAlso buys: Pharma manufacturers, Nutraceutical brands, Laboratories
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
Civil Construction Materials specifications for Cairo
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Egypt'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 |
Types of civil construction materials available
- Construction Bolts
- Nails
- Screws
- Paint
- Varnishes
- Sealants
- Flooring Tiles
- Vinyl Flooring
- Float Glass
- Laminated Glass
- Toughened Glass
- Fibreglass Insulation
- Foam Boards
- Rock Wool
- Asphalt Shingles
- Metal Roofing Sheets
- Roofing Tiles
- Plywood
- MDF Boards
- Timber
- Hardwood
- Geotextiles
- Waterproofing Membranes
Standards: EN 572 (glass), IS 303 (plywood), ASTM C665 (insulation), EN 13707 or the standard your project specifies. Shipments need ACI pre-registration on the Nafeza platform; some products also need GOEIC factory registration.