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Who supplies plain commode in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a plain commode 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. Floor-mounted plain commodes in S-trap and P-trap versions.
Why Addis Ababa needs plain commode
The capital and main market, with industrial parks, pharmaceutical plants and heavy construction. Wash basins, WCs and pans are specified by the hundred in housing, hotel and government projects.
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
New housing, commercial and infrastructure projects across Addis Ababa need finishing materials delivered on schedule — pipes and fittings, bathroom packages, tiles, electrical products and site tools — ideally from a single exporter with one set of documents.
In Addis Ababa, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy plain commode from us mainly for housing projects and government and institutional buildings.
Who buys plain commode: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in Addis Ababa
Distributors and retailers in Addis Ababa import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Addis Ababa, hardware stores and supermarkets buy plain commode from us mainly for hotels and retail sanitary showrooms.
Who buys plain commode: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Housing projects · Government and institutional buildings · Hotels · Retail sanitary showrooms · Contractors.
Delivery of plain commode 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 | 07:00–16:30 Ethiopia time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +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 plain commode 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 | 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 |
Leading industries in Addis Ababa
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
- Construction & infrastructureBuys plain commode: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys plain commode: 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
Plain Commode specifications for Addis Ababa
Typical specification range for sanitary ware; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Ethiopia's import requirements.
| Material | Vitreous china ceramic |
|---|---|
| Flush type | Washdown, siphonic; S-trap and P-trap |
| Finishes | White, ivory, rustic, double colour |
| Packing | 5-ply cartons with foam; palletised |
Standards: IS 2556, EN 997, ASME A112.19.2 or the standard your project specifies. Imports require a bank permit and foreign-exchange allocation; regulated products may need conformity assessment by Ethiopian authorities.