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Who supplies glossy marble tiles in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a glossy marble tiles manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Dire Dawa. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Djibouti in about 12–22 days, then 1–2 days by rail or road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Marble-look glossy tiles replicating Statuario, Carrara and more.
Why Dire Dawa needs glossy marble tiles
Rail town on the Djibouti corridor with an industrial park and cement production. Tiles and marble finish floors, walls and facades of homes, hotels and malls, and are ordered by the container.
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.
Wholesale & retail distribution in Dire Dawa
Distributors and retailers in Dire Dawa import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Dire Dawa, hardware stores and supermarkets buy glossy marble tiles from us mainly for residential flooring and hotels and malls.
Who buys glossy marble tiles: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Residential flooring · Hotels and malls · Commercial offices · Wall cladding and elevations · Retail tile showrooms.
Delivery of glossy marble tiles to Dire Dawa
- 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 Dire DawaAbout 1–2 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 Dire Dawa
| 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 glossy marble tiles into Dire Dawa: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Dire Dawa, 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 Dire Dawa
- Textiles, garments & fashion retailAlso buys: Fabric wholesalers, Garment makers, Boutiques & retailers
- Cement & building materials plantsAlso buys: Cement and clinker plants, Grinding units, Block and aggregate plants
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys glossy marble tiles: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
Glossy Marble Tiles specifications for Dire Dawa
Typical specification range for tiles & marble; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Ethiopia's import requirements.
| Sizes | 600×600, 600×1200, 800×1600, 800×2400, 200×1200 mm |
|---|---|
| Surfaces | Glossy, satin, matt, rustic, carving, book-match |
| Types | GVT, PGVT, double charge, ceramic wall tiles |
| Packing | Export cartons, fumigated wooden pallets |
Standards: ISO 13006, EN 14411, IS 15622 or the standard your project specifies. Imports require a bank permit and foreign-exchange allocation; regulated products may need conformity assessment by Ethiopian authorities.