Quick answer
Who is a reliable o-rings supplier and exporter for Iceland?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports o-rings to buyers in Iceland, including Reyðarfjörður, Grundartangi, Akureyri. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Reykjavík with about 25–35 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Iceland needs o-rings
Iceland's economy is built on fishing, aluminium smelting powered by geothermal and hydro energy, and tourism.
Gaskets and gland packing are replaced whenever a flange is opened or a pump is overhauled, so plants buy them by the hundred before every shutdown.
Marine, ports & fisheries in Iceland
The fishing fleet and processors need pumps and fittings.
In Iceland, shipyards and port operators buy o-rings from us mainly for pumps and valves and pipeline flanges.
Who buys o-rings: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Iceland
Aluminium smelters buy MRO supplies.
In Iceland, factories & oems and mro distributors buy o-rings from us mainly for heat exchangers and hydraulic cylinders.
Who buys o-rings: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Iceland
Oil and gas operations in Iceland run on pressure-rated pipe, valves, flanges and gaskets that must be traceable to a mill certificate. Shutdown and turnaround work creates sudden demand for large mixed lists — exactly the orders we consolidate into one shipment.
In Iceland, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy o-rings from us mainly for gearboxes and motors and refinery and chemical plants.
Who buys o-rings: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Iceland
Iceland's chemical producers run planned shutdowns in which pipe spools, gaskets, valves and pump seals are replaced together, and they package output in UN-rated HDPE containers.
In Iceland, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy o-rings from us mainly for pumps and valves and pipeline flanges.
Who buys o-rings: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Typical uses: Pumps and valves · Pipeline flanges · Heat exchangers · Hydraulic cylinders · Gearboxes and motors · Refinery and chemical plants.
Top 4 cities for o-rings in Iceland
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of o-rings. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01O-Rings in Reyðarfjörðurport: ReyðarfjörðurAluminium smelter port in the east.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheries
- 02O-Rings in Grundartangiport: GrundartangiIndustrial port with an aluminium smelter.Manufacturing & plant maintenancePower & utilities
- 03O-Rings in Akureyriport: AkureyriNorthern fishing and food-processing town.Marine, ports & fisheries
- 04O-Rings in Reykjavíkport: Reykjavík (Sundahöfn)The capital and main port.Marine, ports & fisheries
Importing o-rings into Iceland: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Iceland — 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 Iceland working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +354 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Icelandic; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Icelandic króna (ISK); 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 |
O-Rings specifications for Iceland
Typical specification range for seals, gaskets & gland packing; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Iceland's import requirements.
| Elastomers | NBR, FKM (Viton), EPDM, silicone, neoprene |
|---|---|
| Packing materials | Graphite, PTFE, aramid, ramie, graphite-PTFE hybrid |
| Gasket types | Spiral wound, ring joint, kammprofile, CAF, PTFE, rubber |
| Temperature range | −200 °C to +650 °C depending on material |
Standards: ASME B16.20, ASME B16.21, ISO 3601, DIN 3760 or the standard your project specifies. Iceland follows EEA rules, so CE marking and REACH apply.
Price, duties & landed cost in Iceland
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Icelandic króna (ISK) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Reykjavík |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus EU / EEA customs duty |
| Import conformity | Iceland follows EEA rules, so CE marking and REACH apply. |
| 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 Iceland
Items are rust-protected where needed (VCI paper, oil or grease), packed in cartons, boxes or wooden cases, and palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets. Carton marks, barcodes and private-label packing are available.