Quick answer
Who is a reliable paint supplier and exporter for Iran?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports paint to buyers in Iran, including Tehran, Mashhad, Tabriz. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Bandar Abbas with about 7–15 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Iran needs paint
Iran has one of the Middle East's largest industrial bases, with oil, gas and petrochemicals in the south, and steel, cement, vehicle and pharmaceutical industries around Tehran, Isfahan and Tabriz. Bandar Abbas is the main port.
Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Construction & infrastructure in Iran
Housing and infrastructure drive building-material demand.
In Iran, 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 Iran
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Iran buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Iran, 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
Cement & building materials plants in Iran
Cement plants and grinding units in Iran run bucket elevators, belt and chain conveyors in abrasive, dusty conditions, making conveyor spares, bearings and couplings a constant maintenance requirement.
In Iran, cement and clinker plants and grinding units buy paint from us mainly for contractors and builders merchants and residential construction.
Who buys paint: Cement and clinker plants · Grinding units · Block and aggregate plants
Hospitality & real estate in Iran
Hospitality developers in Iran order finishing packages per room type (sanitary ware, fittings, tiles and kitchen equipment) to keep openings on schedule.
In Iran, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy paint from us mainly for commercial and industrial buildings and infrastructure and roads.
Who buys paint: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Top 5 cities for paint in Iran
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of paint. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Paint in Tehranvia Bandar Abbas · 2 days by road or railThe capital and largest market, with vehicle, pharmaceutical and appliance industries.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Paint in Mashhadvia Bandar Abbas · 3 days by roadEastern pilgrimage city with food processing and a large bazaar.Wholesale & retail distributionHospitality & real estate
- 03Paint in Tabrizvia Bandar Abbas · 3 days by roadNorth-western industrial city making vehicles, machinery and tractors.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Paint in Isfahanvia Bandar Abbas · 2 days by roadSteel, refining, textile and cement centre of central Iran.Cement & building materials plants
- 05Paint in Bandar Abbasport: Bandar AbbasShahid Rajaee port, Iran's main container gateway, with a refinery and steel and aluminium plants.
Importing paint into Iran: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Iran — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday (Thursday half-day in many offices) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 07:30–17:00 Iran time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +98 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Persian; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Iranian rial (IRR); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Paint specifications for Iran
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Iran'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. Check current international sanctions, banking channels (including INR trade) and ISIRI standard requirements before ordering.
Price, duties & landed cost in Iran
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Iranian rial (IRR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Bandar Abbas |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT or sales tax under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | Check current international sanctions, banking channels (including INR trade) and ISIRI standard requirements before ordering. |
| 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 Iran
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.