Quick answer
Who is a reliable lubricant oils supplier and exporter for South Korea?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports lubricant oils to buyers in South Korea, including Busan, Gwangju, Daegu. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Busan with about 15–25 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why South Korea needs lubricant oils
South Korea is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ships, cars, steel, petrochemicals and electronics, with Busan and Incheon as its main ports.
Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Automotive & workshops in South Korea
Car and component plants in Ulsan, Gwangju and elsewhere need tools and spares.
In South Korea, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy lubricant oils from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricant oils: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in South Korea
Shipyards, steelworks and machinery plants buy MRO supplies and components.
In South Korea, factories & oems and mro distributors buy lubricant oils from us mainly for gearboxes and bearings and chassis.
Who buys lubricant oils: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Marine, ports & fisheries in South Korea
The world's largest shipyards use marine piping, pumps and welding consumables.
In South Korea, shipyards and port operators buy lubricant oils from us mainly for compressors and automotive and fleets.
Who buys lubricant oils: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Mining & minerals in South Korea
Mines and processing plants in South Korea run crushers, screens and ore-handling plant around the clock. Spherical roller bearings, gear couplings, chains and sprockets wear continuously, so reliable spares supply directly protects production.
In South Korea, open-pit and underground mines and mineral processing plants buy lubricant oils from us mainly for hydraulic systems and gearboxes.
Who buys lubricant oils: Open-pit and underground mines · Mineral processing plants · Quarries · Bulk ports
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Top 10 cities for lubricant oils in South Korea
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of lubricant oils. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Lubricant Oils in Busanport: BusanKorea's largest port and a shipbuilding and machinery centre.Automotive & workshopsManufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheries
- 02Lubricant Oils in Gwangjuvia Gwangyang · 1 day by roadVehicle and home-appliance manufacturing city.Automotive & workshopsManufacturing & plant maintenance
- 03Lubricant Oils in Daeguvia Busan · 1 day by roadTextile and auto-parts manufacturing centre.Automotive & workshopsManufacturing & plant maintenance
- 04Lubricant Oils in Ulsanport: UlsanHome of one of the world's largest car plants, major shipyards and refineries.Automotive & workshopsMarine, ports & fisheries
- 05Lubricant Oils in Pohangport: PohangSite of one of the world's largest steelworks.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheries
- 06Lubricant Oils in Incheonport: IncheonPort and free-economic-zone city west of Seoul.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheries
- 07Lubricant Oils in Changwonvia Busan · 1 day by roadMachinery, power-equipment and defence manufacturing cluster.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheries
- 08Lubricant Oils in Geojevia Busan · 1 day by roadIsland of two of the world's largest shipyards.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheries
- 09Lubricant Oils in Seoulvia Incheon · 1 day by roadThe capital region and Korea's largest consumer and construction market.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 10Lubricant Oils in Yeosuport: GwangyangMajor petrochemical and refining complex.Marine, ports & fisheries
Importing lubricant oils into South Korea: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in South Korea — 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 South Korea working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +82 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Korean; we correspond in English |
| Currency | won (KRW); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | UNI-PASS |
| Trade agreement with India | India–Korea CEPA (since 2010) and APTA — preferential duty with a certificate of origin |
| Plan orders around | Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (September–October) |
Lubricant Oils specifications for South Korea
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to South Korea'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 KC certification.
Price, duties & landed cost in South Korea
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in won (KRW) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Busan |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT |
| Import conformity | Regulated products need KC certification. |
| 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 South Korea
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.
