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Who is a reliable lubricant oils supplier and exporter for Eritrea?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports lubricant oils to buyers in Eritrea, including Asmara, Massawa, Assab. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Massawa with about 12–22 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Eritrea needs lubricant oils
Eritrea is a small Red Sea economy with mining (gold, copper, zinc, potash) and ports at Massawa and Assab.
Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Mining & minerals in Eritrea
Bisha and other mines use heavy spares.
In Eritrea, open-pit and underground mines and mineral processing plants buy lubricant oils from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricant oils: Open-pit and underground mines · Mineral processing plants · Quarries · Bulk ports
Automotive & workshops in Eritrea
Auto-parts traders in Eritrea turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Eritrea, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy lubricant oils from us mainly for gearboxes and bearings and chassis.
Who buys lubricant oils: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Eritrea
Factories in Eritrea keep lines running with bearings, belts, couplings, seals, hand and power tools, and calibrated gauges. MRO distributors need reliable, well-priced stock across hundreds of SKUs.
In Eritrea, factories & oems and mro distributors buy lubricant oils from us mainly for compressors and automotive and fleets.
Who buys lubricant oils: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Marine, ports & fisheries in Eritrea
Marine and port operators in Eritrea buy corrosion-resistant alloys, pumps and seals that survive salt-water service.
In Eritrea, shipyards and port operators buy lubricant oils from us mainly for hydraulic systems and gearboxes.
Who buys lubricant oils: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Top 4 cities for lubricant oils in Eritrea
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of lubricant oils. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Lubricant Oils in Asmaravia Massawa · 1 day by roadThe capital, with light industry.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 02Lubricant Oils in Massawaport: MassawaEritrea's main Red Sea port.Marine, ports & fisheries
- 03Lubricant Oils in Assabport: AssabSouthern port near salt and potash deposits.Marine, ports & fisheries
- 04Lubricant Oils in Kerenvia Massawa · 1–2 days by roadFarming and market town.Agriculture & grain handling
Importing lubricant oils into Eritrea: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in 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 |
Lubricant Oils specifications for Eritrea
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Eritrea's import requirements.
| Oil grades | SAE 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50; ISO VG 32, 46, 68, 220, 320 |
|---|---|
| Greases | Lithium, lithium complex, calcium, EP 2 / EP 3 |
| Packing | 1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 50 L, 210 L; 0.5–180 kg |
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 or the standard your project specifies. Import licences are required for most goods; confirm with your agent.
Price, duties & landed cost in Eritrea
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in nakfa (ERN) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Massawa |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (EAC / COMESA frameworks where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Import licences are required for most goods; confirm with your agent. |
| 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 Eritrea
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.