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Who is a reliable cosmetic bottles supplier and exporter for Ghana?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports cosmetic bottles to buyers in Ghana, including Accra, Tema, Kumasi. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Tema with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Ghana needs cosmetic bottles
Ghana is a leading West African producer of gold and cocoa, with offshore oil fields near Takoradi and a growing manufacturing base around Tema, the country's main port.
HDPE bottles and jerry cans package milk, lubricants, agrochemicals, medicines and cleaners, and fillers use them by the pallet.
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Ghana
Food, beverage and household-product plants in Tema buy packaging in volume.
In Ghana, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy cosmetic bottles from us mainly for dairy and beverages and lubricants and motor oils.
Who buys cosmetic bottles: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Agriculture & grain handling in Ghana
Cocoa, grain and shea farming need storage, drying and handling equipment.
In Ghana, grain traders & reserves and flour, rice & feed mills buy cosmetic bottles from us mainly for agrochemicals and industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Who buys cosmetic bottles: Grain traders & reserves · Flour, rice & feed mills · Seed processors · Irrigation
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Ghana
Healthcare packaging buyers in Ghana want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Ghana, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy cosmetic bottles from us mainly for cosmetics and personal care and household cleaners.
Who buys cosmetic bottles: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Ghana
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Ghana handle corrosive media, so they buy stainless and alloy piping, PTFE and graphite seals and lined valves, and ship finished product in HDPE drums and barrels.
In Ghana, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy cosmetic bottles from us mainly for dairy and beverages and lubricants and motor oils.
Who buys cosmetic bottles: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Typical uses: Dairy and beverages · Lubricants and motor oils · Agrochemicals and industrial chemicals · Pharmaceuticals · Cosmetics and personal care · Household cleaners.
Top 9 cities for cosmetic bottles in Ghana
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of cosmetic bottles. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Cosmetic Bottles in Accravia Tema · 1 day by roadThe capital and main market, with most distributors, pharmaceutical firms and construction projects.FMCG, beverages & packagingPharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 02Cosmetic Bottles in Temaport: TemaGhana's main port and industrial city, with a refinery, cement plants, steel works and food factories.FMCG, beverages & packagingChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 03Cosmetic Bottles in Kumasivia Tema · 1–2 days by roadAshanti trading capital, cocoa hub and home of the Suame Magazine vehicle-repair cluster.Agriculture & grain handlingAutomotive & workshops
- 04Cosmetic Bottles in Tamalevia Tema · 2–3 days by roadNorthern hub for shea, grain and soybean trade.Agriculture & grain handling
- 05Cosmetic Bottles in Techimanvia Tema · 2 days by roadOne of West Africa's largest food markets.Agriculture & grain handling
- 06Cosmetic Bottles in Koforiduavia Tema · 1 day by roadEastern region cocoa and trading town.Agriculture & grain handling
- 07Cosmetic Bottles in Sunyanivia Tema · 2 days by roadBrong-Ahafo farming and cocoa centre.Agriculture & grain handling
- 08Cosmetic Bottles in Hovia Tema · 1 day by roadVolta region agricultural town.Agriculture & grain handling
- 09Cosmetic Bottles in Cape Coastvia Takoradi · 1 day by roadTourism and fishing town.Agriculture & grain handling
Importing cosmetic bottles into Ghana: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Ghana — 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 Ghana working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +233 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Ghana cedi (GHS); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ICUMS (Integrated Customs Management System) |
| Tariff framework | ECOWAS common external tariff |
| 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 |
Cosmetic Bottles specifications for Ghana
Typical specification range for hdpe bottles & containers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Ghana'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. Certain products must meet Ghana Standards Authority requirements; imports are declared through the ICUMS system.
Price, duties & landed cost in Ghana
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Ghana cedi (GHS) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Tema |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff |
| Import conformity | Certain products must meet Ghana Standards Authority requirements; imports are declared through the ICUMS system. |
| 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 Ghana
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.
