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Who supplies bathroom fittings & sanitary ware in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a bathroom fittings & sanitary ware manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Addis Ababa. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Djibouti in about 12–22 days, then 2–3 days by rail or road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Bath ware, sanitary ware, bathroom fittings, showers and taps, hangers and stands, and wash basins.
Why Addis Ababa needs bathroom fittings & sanitary ware
The capital and main market, with industrial parks, pharmaceutical plants and heavy construction. Bathroom fittings and accessories are specified in every housing, hotel and hospital project and replaced in renovations.
Ethiopia is Africa's second most populous country, with a large farming economy and state-built industrial parks for textiles and agro-processing. It is landlocked and imports mainly through Djibouti by rail and road.
Construction & infrastructure in Addis Ababa
Construction in Addis Ababa consumes plumbing, sanitary ware, tiles, glass, insulation, fasteners, power tools and electrical fittings in every project. Contractors save landed cost by consolidating these building materials into one container from India.
In Addis Ababa, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy bathroom fittings & sanitary ware from us mainly for residential housing projects and hotels and hospitality.
Who buys bathroom fittings & sanitary ware: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in Addis Ababa
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Addis Ababa buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Addis Ababa, hardware stores and supermarkets buy bathroom fittings & sanitary ware from us mainly for hospitals and institutions and retail showrooms.
Who buys bathroom fittings & sanitary ware: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Residential housing projects · Hotels and hospitality · Hospitals and institutions · Retail showrooms · Builders and contractors.
Delivery of bathroom fittings & sanitary ware to Addis Ababa
- 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 DjiboutiIndicative transit 12–22 days (East Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to Addis AbabaAbout 2–3 days by rail or 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 Addis Ababa
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Ethiopia working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Amharic) |
| Quotation | USD (ETB equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing bathroom fittings & sanitary ware into Addis Ababa: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — 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 Ethiopia working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +251 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Amharic; we correspond in English |
| Currency | bir (ETB); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Ethiopian electronic single window (eSW) |
| 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 Addis Ababa
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
- Construction & infrastructureBuys bathroom fittings & sanitary ware: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys bathroom fittings & sanitary ware: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Textiles, garments & fashion retailAlso buys: Fabric wholesalers, Garment makers, Boutiques & retailers
- Pharmaceuticals & healthcareAlso buys: Pharma manufacturers, Nutraceutical brands, Laboratories
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
Bathroom Fittings & Sanitary Ware specifications for Addis Ababa
Typical specification range for bathroom fittings & sanitary ware; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Ethiopia's import requirements.
| Ceramic finish | White, ivory, matte and coloured glazes |
|---|---|
| Fitting material | Brass CP, stainless steel 304, ABS |
| Finishes | Chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, rose gold |
All 6 bathroom fittings & sanitary ware we supply in Addis Ababa
Standards: EN 997, EN 817, IS 2556, IS 8931 or the standard your project specifies. Imports require a bank permit and foreign-exchange allocation; regulated products may need conformity assessment by Ethiopian authorities.