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Who supplies medicine bottles in Massawa, Eritrea?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a medicine bottles manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Massawa. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Massawa in about 12–22 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. HDPE pharma bottles for tablets, capsules and liquid medicines.
Why Massawa needs medicine bottles
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
Bottlers and consumer brands in Massawa import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Massawa, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy medicine bottles from us mainly for dairy and beverages and lubricants and motor oils.
Who buys medicine bottles: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Massawa
Healthcare packaging buyers in Massawa want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Massawa, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy medicine bottles from us mainly for agrochemicals and industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Who buys medicine bottles: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Massawa
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Massawa handle corrosive media, so they buy stainless and alloy piping, PTFE and graphite seals and lined valves, and ship finished product in HDPE drums and barrels.
In Massawa, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy medicine bottles from us mainly for cosmetics and personal care and household cleaners.
Who buys medicine bottles: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Automotive & workshops in Massawa
Auto-parts traders in Massawa turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Massawa, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy medicine bottles from us mainly for dairy and beverages and lubricants and motor oils.
Who buys medicine bottles: 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 medicine bottles 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 medicine bottles 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
Medicine Bottles 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 |
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| 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.