Quick answer
Who supplies timber in St George's, Grenada?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a timber manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving St George's. Orders ship FCL or LCL to St George's in about 35–50 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Sawn timber and structural lumber for construction and joinery.
Why St George's needs timber
The capital and main port. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Grenada is a small Caribbean economy based on tourism, nutmeg and education services.
Construction & infrastructure in St George's
Construction in St George's consumes plumbing, sanitary ware, tiles, glass, insulation, fasteners, power tools and electrical fittings in every project. Contractors save landed cost by consolidating these building materials into one container from India.
In St George's, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy timber from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys timber: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in St George's
Hardware and home-goods retailers in St George's buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In St George's, hardware stores and supermarkets buy timber from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.
Who buys timber: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Delivery of timber to St George's
- 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 St George'sIndicative transit 35–50 days (Caribbean), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at St George'sSt George's is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in St George's
| Office hours | 00:00–09:30 Grenada 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: English) |
| Quotation | USD (XCD equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing timber into St George's: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in St George's, Grenada — 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 | 00:00–09:30 Grenada time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +1473 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Leading industries in St George's
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys timber: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Construction & infrastructureBuys timber: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
Timber specifications for St George's
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Grenada'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. CARICOM/OECS rules apply.