Quick answer
Who supplies timber in Amman, Jordan?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a timber manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Amman. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Aqaba in about 7–15 days, then 1 day by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Sawn timber and structural lumber for construction and joinery.
Why Amman needs timber
The capital and main market; Jordan's pharmaceutical exporters and most importers are based here. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Jordan combines phosphate and potash mining with a strong pharmaceutical industry, garment exports from qualifying industrial zones and a construction market centred on Amman. Aqaba is the only seaport.
Construction & infrastructure in Amman
Construction in Amman consumes plumbing, sanitary ware, tiles, glass, insulation, fasteners, power tools and electrical fittings in every project. Contractors save landed cost by consolidating these building materials into one container from India.
In Amman, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy timber from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys timber: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in Amman
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Amman buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Amman, hardware stores and supermarkets buy timber from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.
Who buys timber: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Hospitality & real estate in Amman
Hotels, resorts and restaurants in Amman fit out and refurbish with sanitary ware, bathroom fittings, tiles and commercial cookware, often ordered as a complete package per project.
In Amman, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy timber from us mainly for contractors and builders merchants and residential construction.
Who buys timber: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Delivery of timber to Amman
- 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 AqabaIndicative transit 7–15 days (Middle East), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to AmmanAbout 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 Amman
| Office hours | 07:00–16:30 Jordan 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: Arabic) |
| Quotation | USD (JOD equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing timber into Amman: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Amman, Jordan — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 07:00–16:30 Jordan time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +962 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Jordanian dinar (JOD); 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 |
Leading industries in Amman
- Construction & infrastructureBuys timber: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys timber: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Pharmaceuticals & healthcareAlso buys: Pharma manufacturers, Nutraceutical brands, Laboratories
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
- Hospitality & real estateBuys timber: Hotels & resorts, Restaurants & catering, Serviced apartments
Timber specifications for Amman
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Jordan'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. Regulated products must meet Jordanian technical regulations enforced by JSMO.