Quick answer
Who is a reliable hdpe barrels & drums supplier and exporter for Guatemala?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports hdpe barrels & drums to buyers in Guatemala, including Escuintla, Guatemala City, Puerto Barrios. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Puerto Quetzal with about 35–50 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Guatemala needs hdpe barrels & drums
Guatemala is Central America's largest economy, with sugar, palm oil, coffee and textiles, served by Puerto Quetzal and Santo Tomás.
HDPE barrels carry chemicals, food concentrates and edible oils safely, and exporters and processors buy them in container loads.
Edible oil milling & refining in Guatemala
Palm-oil mills and refiners need spares and bleaching earth.
In Guatemala, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy hdpe barrels & drums from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys hdpe barrels & drums: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Guatemala
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Guatemala 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 Guatemala, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy hdpe barrels & drums from us mainly for edible oils and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Who buys hdpe barrels & drums: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Guatemala
Guatemala'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 Guatemala, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy hdpe barrels & drums from us mainly for water storage and agrochemicals.
Who buys hdpe barrels & drums: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Guatemala
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical producers in Guatemala need amber syrup bottles, dropper bottles, vials and HDPE medicine bottles in consistent quality, packed to prevent breakage in transit.
In Guatemala, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy hdpe barrels & drums from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys hdpe barrels & drums: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
Typical uses: Chemicals and solvents · Food concentrates and pulps · Edible oils · Pharmaceutical intermediates · Water storage · Agrochemicals.
Top 5 cities for hdpe barrels & drums in Guatemala
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of hdpe barrels & drums. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01HDPE Barrels & Drums in Escuintlavia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadSugar, palm-oil and rubber region.FMCG, beverages & packagingEdible oil milling & refining
- 02HDPE Barrels & Drums in Guatemala Cityvia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadThe capital and Central America's largest market.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 03HDPE Barrels & Drums in Puerto Barriosport: Santo TomásCaribbean port for banana exports.
- 04HDPE Barrels & Drums in Quetzaltenangovia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadWestern highland trading city.
- 05HDPE Barrels & Drums in Mixcovia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadGarment and manufacturing zone near the capital.
Importing hdpe barrels & drums into Guatemala: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Guatemala — 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 | 22:00–07:30 Guatemala time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +502 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Spanish; we correspond in English |
| Currency | quetzal (GTQ); 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 |
HDPE Barrels & Drums specifications for Guatemala
Typical specification range for hdpe barrels & drums; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Guatemala'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 |
Types of hdpe barrels & drums available
- 210 Litre Narrow Mouth Barrel
- 210 Litre Open Top Barrel
- 235 Litre Narrow Mouth Barrel
- 235 Litre Open Top Barrel
- 250 Litre Narrow Mouth Barrel
- 250 Litre Open Top Barrel
- 30–150 Litre HDPE Drums
Standards: UN 1H1 / 1H2, IS 15720, FDA food contact or the standard your project specifies. Central American technical regulations (RTCA) apply to some goods.
Price, duties & landed cost in Guatemala
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in quetzal (GTQ) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Puerto Quetzal |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (IVA) |
| Import conformity | Central American technical regulations (RTCA) apply to some goods. |
| 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 Guatemala
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.