Quick answer
Who is a reliable screws supplier and exporter for Ethiopia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports screws to buyers in Ethiopia, including Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Dessie. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Djibouti with about 12–22 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Ethiopia needs screws
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.
Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Construction & infrastructure in Ethiopia
Housing and infrastructure in Addis Ababa and regional cities drive building-material demand.
In Ethiopia, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy screws from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys screws: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Cement & building materials plants in Ethiopia
Cement plants around Dire Dawa, Mekelle and Addis Ababa need conveyor spares and bearings.
In Ethiopia, cement and clinker plants and grinding units buy screws from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.
Who buys screws: Cement and clinker plants · Grinding units · Block and aggregate plants
Wholesale & retail distribution in Ethiopia
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Ethiopia buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Ethiopia, hardware stores and supermarkets buy screws from us mainly for contractors and builders merchants and residential construction.
Who buys screws: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Hospitality & real estate in Ethiopia
Hotels, resorts and restaurants in Ethiopia fit out and refurbish with sanitary ware, bathroom fittings, tiles and commercial cookware, often ordered as a complete package per project.
In Ethiopia, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy screws from us mainly for commercial and industrial buildings and infrastructure and roads.
Who buys screws: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Top 8 cities for screws in Ethiopia
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of screws. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Screws in Addis Ababavia Djibouti · 2–3 days by rail or roadThe capital and main market, with industrial parks, pharmaceutical plants and heavy construction.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Screws in Dire Dawavia Djibouti · 1–2 days by rail or roadRail town on the Djibouti corridor with an industrial park and cement production.Wholesale & retail distributionCement & building materials plants
- 03Screws in Dessievia Djibouti · 2–3 days by roadTrading town of the northern highlands.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Screws in Adamavia Djibouti · 2 days by rail or roadIndustrial and agro-processing town with an industrial park on the main corridor.Construction & infrastructure
- 05Screws in Gondarvia Djibouti · 3–4 days by roadNear the Humera sesame belt, Ethiopia's main oilseed area.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 06Screws in Mekellevia Djibouti · 2–3 days by roadNorthern cement, textile and mining centre.Cement & building materials plants
- 07Screws in Hawassavia Djibouti · 3 days by roadFlagship industrial park for garment exports.Hospitality & real estate
- 08Screws in Bishoftuvia Djibouti · 2–3 days by roadPoultry and agro-industry town near Addis Ababa.Hospitality & real estate
Importing screws into Ethiopia: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in 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 | 07:00–16:30 Ethiopia time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| 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 |
Screws specifications for Ethiopia
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Ethiopia'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 |
Standards: EN 572 (glass), IS 303 (plywood), ASTM C665 (insulation), EN 13707 or the standard your project specifies. Imports require a bank permit and foreign-exchange allocation; regulated products may need conformity assessment by Ethiopian authorities.
Price, duties & landed cost in Ethiopia
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in bir (ETB) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Djibouti |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (EAC / COMESA frameworks where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Imports require a bank permit and foreign-exchange allocation; regulated products may need conformity assessment by Ethiopian authorities. |
| 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 Ethiopia
Goods are packed in export cartons with partitions or foam where fragile, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Mixed-category containers are load-planned to protect glass, ceramics and printed goods.