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Who is a reliable 30–150 litre hdpe drums supplier and exporter for France?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports 30–150 litre hdpe drums to buyers in France, including Lyon, Le Havre, Marseille. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Le Havre with about 20–30 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why France needs 30–150 litre hdpe drums
France is one of Europe's largest economies, with aerospace, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, agri-food and construction industries. Le Havre and Marseille-Fos are its main container ports.
HDPE barrels carry chemicals, food concentrates and edible oils safely, and exporters and processors buy them in container loads.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in France
Refining and chemical complexes at Le Havre, Fos and Lyon use alloy piping.
In France, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy 30–150 litre hdpe drums from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys 30–150 litre hdpe drums: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in France
Pharmaceutical producers use glass and HDPE packaging.
In France, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy 30–150 litre hdpe drums from us mainly for edible oils and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Who buys 30–150 litre hdpe drums: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
FMCG, beverages & packaging in France
France's food, beverage and personal-care producers need packaging in volume — preforms, HDPE containers, glass jars and drums — with closures matched and supply planned around production runs.
In France, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy 30–150 litre hdpe drums from us mainly for water storage and agrochemicals.
Who buys 30–150 litre hdpe drums: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Edible oil milling & refining in France
Edible-oil refineries in France depend on bleaching earth, filter aid, caustic soda and citric acid for every batch, plus conveyors to move seed and meal. We supply the consumables, handling equipment and packaging from one source.
In France, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy 30–150 litre hdpe drums from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys 30–150 litre hdpe drums: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Typical uses: Chemicals and solvents · Food concentrates and pulps · Edible oils · Pharmaceutical intermediates · Water storage · Agrochemicals.
Top 5 cities for 30–150 litre hdpe drums in France
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of 30–150 litre hdpe drums. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 0130–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Lyonvia Marseille-Fos · 1 day by roadFrance's chemical valley and a pharmaceutical centre.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsPharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 0230–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Le Havreport: Le HavreFrance's largest container port, with refineries and chemical plants.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 0330–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Marseilleport: Marseille-FosMediterranean port with the Fos-Berre refining and chemical complex.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 0430–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Parisvia Le Havre · 1 day by roadThe capital region and France's largest market.Pharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 0530–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Lillevia Le Havre · 1 day by roadNorthern distribution and textile region.
Importing 30–150 litre hdpe drums into France: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in France — 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 | 05:00–14:30 France time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +33 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | French; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Euro (EUR); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | EU customs union (DELTA customs system) |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the August summer shutdown and Christmas–New Year |
30–150 Litre HDPE Drums specifications for France
Typical specification range for hdpe barrels & drums; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to France's import requirements.
| Capacity | 30, 35, 50, 80, 150, 210, 235, 250 litres |
|---|---|
| Types | Narrow mouth (tight head), open top with clamp ring |
| Material | HMHDPE, food-grade available |
| Colours | Blue, white, black, natural |
| Certification | UN-rated for dangerous goods on request |
Standards: UN 1H1 / 1H2, IS 15720, FDA food contact or the standard your project specifies. Products within EU directives need CE marking; chemicals must comply with EU REACH.
Price, duties & landed cost in France
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Euro (EUR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Le Havre |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff |
| Import conformity | Products within EU directives need CE marking; chemicals must comply with EU REACH. |
| 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 France
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.