Quick answer
Who supplies lubricant oils in Mombasa, Kenya?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a lubricant oils manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Mombasa. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Mombasa in about 12–22 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Engine, gear, hydraulic and compressor oils for automotive and industrial use.
Why Mombasa needs lubricant oils
Kilindini harbour serves Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan; edible-oil refineries and cement plants operate nearby. Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Kenya is East Africa's commercial hub. Mombasa port serves Kenya and the landlocked markets beyond it, Nairobi hosts regional head offices and most manufacturers, and agriculture, from tea and flowers to maize and dairy, still employs most of the workforce.
Marine, ports & fisheries in Mombasa
Marine and port operators in Mombasa buy corrosion-resistant alloys, pumps and seals that survive salt-water service.
In Mombasa, shipyards and port operators buy lubricant oils from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricant oils: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Delivery of lubricant oils to Mombasa
- 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 MombasaIndicative transit 12–22 days (East Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at MombasaMombasa is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Mombasa
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Kenya working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: English, Swahili) |
| Quotation | USD (KES equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing lubricant oils into Mombasa: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Mombasa, Kenya — 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 Kenya working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +254 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English, Swahili; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Kenyan shilling (KES); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | KenTrade single window and KRA iCMS |
| Tariff framework | East African Community (EAC) 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 Mombasa
- Marine, ports & fisheriesBuys lubricant oils: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Edible oil milling & refiningAlso buys: Oilseed crushing mills, Solvent extraction plants, Edible oil refineries
- Cement & building materials plantsAlso buys: Cement and clinker plants, Grinding units, Block and aggregate plants
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
Lubricant Oils specifications for Mombasa
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Kenya's import requirements.
| Oil grades | SAE 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50; ISO VG 32, 46, 68, 220, 320 |
|---|---|
| Greases | Lithium, lithium complex, calcium, EP 2 / EP 3 |
| Packing | 1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 50 L, 210 L; 0.5–180 kg |
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 or the standard your project specifies. Regulated products need a Certificate of Conformity under the KEBS Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme.