Quick answer
Who supplies paint in Accra, Ghana?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a paint manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Accra. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Tema in about 25–40 days, then 1 day by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Interior emulsions, exterior weatherproof paints and enamel coatings.
Why Accra needs paint
The capital and main market, with most distributors, pharmaceutical firms and construction projects. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
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.
Construction & infrastructure in Accra
New housing, commercial and infrastructure projects across Accra 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 Accra, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy paint from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys paint: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in Accra
Distributors and retailers in Accra import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Accra, hardware stores and supermarkets buy paint from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.
Who buys paint: 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 paint to Accra
- 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 TemaIndicative transit 25–40 days (West Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to AccraAbout 1 day by 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 Accra
| Office hours | 04:00–13:30 Ghana 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 (GHS equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing paint into Accra: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Accra, 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 | 04:00–13:30 Ghana time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| 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 |
Leading industries in Accra
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys paint: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Construction & infrastructureBuys paint: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
- Pharmaceuticals & healthcareAlso buys: Pharma manufacturers, Nutraceutical brands, Laboratories
Paint specifications for Accra
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Ghana'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. Certain products must meet Ghana Standards Authority requirements; imports are declared through the ICUMS system.