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Who supplies food storage containers in Massawa, Eritrea?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a food storage containers manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Massawa. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Massawa in about 12–22 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Airtight PP and HDPE food storage containers and jars.
Why Massawa needs food storage containers
Eritrea's main Red Sea port. HDPE bottles and jerry cans package milk, lubricants, agrochemicals, medicines and cleaners, and fillers use them by the pallet.
Eritrea is a small Red Sea economy with mining (gold, copper, zinc, potash) and ports at Massawa and Assab.
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Massawa
Massawa's food, beverage and personal-care producers need packaging in volume — preforms, HDPE containers, glass jars and drums — with closures matched and supply planned around production runs.
In Massawa, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy food storage containers from us mainly for dairy and beverages and lubricants and motor oils.
Who buys food storage containers: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Massawa
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical producers in Massawa need amber syrup bottles, dropper bottles, vials and HDPE medicine bottles in consistent quality, packed to prevent breakage in transit.
In Massawa, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy food storage containers from us mainly for agrochemicals and industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Who buys food storage containers: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Massawa
Massawa'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 Massawa, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy food storage containers from us mainly for cosmetics and personal care and household cleaners.
Who buys food storage containers: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Automotive & workshops in Massawa
Vehicle parts dealers and workshops in Massawa stock tyres, hydraulic jacks, lubricants, accessories and workshop tools — fast-moving lines that suit mixed-container imports.
In Massawa, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy food storage containers from us mainly for dairy and beverages and lubricants and motor oils.
Who buys food storage containers: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Typical uses: Dairy and beverages · Lubricants and motor oils · Agrochemicals and industrial chemicals · Pharmaceuticals · Cosmetics and personal care · Household cleaners.
Delivery of food storage containers to Massawa
- 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 MassawaIndicative transit 12–22 days (East Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at MassawaMassawa 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 Massawa
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Eritrea working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Tigrinya, Arabic, English) |
| Quotation | USD (ERN equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing food storage containers into Massawa: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Massawa, Eritrea — 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 Eritrea working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +291 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Tigrinya, Arabic, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | nakfa (ERN); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period |
Leading industries in Massawa
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
Food Storage Containers specifications for Massawa
Typical specification range for hdpe bottles & containers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Eritrea's import requirements.
| Capacity range | 30 ml to 20 litres |
|---|---|
| Materials | HDPE, PP, LDPE; food-grade on request |
| Closures | Screw, flip-top, tamper-evident, child-resistant, trigger sprayers |
| Decoration | Screen printing, labelling, in-mould labelling |
Standards: FDA 21 CFR 177.1520, EU 10/2011, IS 10146 or the standard your project specifies. Import licences are required for most goods; confirm with your agent.