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Who supplies timber in Phnom Penh, Cambodia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a timber manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Phnom Penh. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Sihanoukville in about 10–20 days, then 1 day by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Sawn timber and structural lumber for construction and joinery.
Why Phnom Penh needs timber
The capital, with a construction boom and garment factories in its special economic zones. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Cambodia is a fast-growing garment-export and construction economy, with Sihanoukville as its only deep-water port and Phnom Penh as the main market.
Construction & infrastructure in Phnom Penh
Construction in Phnom Penh 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 Phnom Penh, 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 Phnom Penh
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Phnom Penh buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Phnom Penh, 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
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Delivery of timber to Phnom Penh
- 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 SihanoukvilleIndicative transit 10–20 days (South-East Asia), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to Phnom PenhAbout 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 Phnom Penh
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu |
| Quotation | USD (KHR equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing timber into Phnom Penh: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Phnom Penh, Cambodia — 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 |
| Currency | Cambodian riel (KHR); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ASYCUDA |
| Trade agreement with India | ASEAN–India FTA — preferential duty with Form AI |
| Plan orders around | Khmer New Year (mid-April) |
Leading industries in Phnom Penh
- Construction & infrastructureBuys timber: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys timber: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Textiles, garments & fashion retailAlso buys: Fabric wholesalers, Garment makers, Boutiques & retailers
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
Timber specifications for Phnom Penh
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Cambodia'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. Some products need certification from the Institute of Standards of Cambodia.