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Who supplies motor oil bottles in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a motor oil bottles 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. HDPE lubricant bottles with measuring windows from 500 ml to 5 litres.
Why Addis Ababa needs motor oil bottles
The capital and main market, with industrial parks, pharmaceutical plants and heavy construction. HDPE bottles and jerry cans package milk, lubricants, agrochemicals, medicines and cleaners, and fillers use them by the pallet.
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.
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Addis Ababa
Bottlers and consumer brands in Addis Ababa import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Addis Ababa, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy motor oil bottles from us mainly for dairy and beverages and lubricants and motor oils.
Who buys motor oil bottles: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Addis Ababa
Healthcare packaging buyers in Addis Ababa want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Addis Ababa, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy motor oil bottles from us mainly for agrochemicals and industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Who buys motor oil bottles: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
Typical uses: Dairy and beverages · Lubricants and motor oils · Agrochemicals and industrial chemicals · Pharmaceuticals · Cosmetics and personal care · Household cleaners.
Delivery of motor oil bottles 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 motor oil bottles 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 & infrastructureAlso buys: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Textiles, garments & fashion retailAlso buys: Fabric wholesalers, Garment makers, Boutiques & retailers
- Pharmaceuticals & healthcareBuys motor oil bottles: Pharma manufacturers, Nutraceutical brands, Laboratories
- FMCG, beverages & packagingBuys motor oil bottles: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
Motor Oil Bottles specifications for Addis Ababa
Typical specification range for hdpe bottles & containers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Ethiopia's import requirements.
| Capacity range | 30 ml to 20 litres |
|---|---|
| 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. Imports require a bank permit and foreign-exchange allocation; regulated products may need conformity assessment by Ethiopian authorities.