Quick answer
Who supplies paint in Benghazi, Libya?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a paint manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Benghazi. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Benghazi in about 14–22 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Interior emulsions, exterior weatherproof paints and enamel coatings.
Why Benghazi needs paint
Eastern commercial city undergoing reconstruction. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Libya has Africa's largest proven oil reserves and needs heavy investment to rebuild infrastructure, power and water systems.
Construction & infrastructure in Benghazi
New housing, commercial and infrastructure projects across Benghazi need finishing materials delivered on schedule — pipes and fittings, bathroom packages, tiles, electrical products and site tools — ideally from a single exporter with one set of documents.
In Benghazi, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy paint from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys paint: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in Benghazi
Distributors and retailers in Benghazi import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Benghazi, hardware stores and supermarkets buy paint from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.
Who buys paint: 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 paint to Benghazi
- 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 BenghaziIndicative transit 14–22 days (North Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at BenghaziBenghazi 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 Benghazi
| Office hours | 09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu |
| Quotation | USD (LYD equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing paint into Benghazi: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Benghazi, Libya — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday |
| Currency | Libyan dinar (LYD); 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 Benghazi
- Construction & infrastructureBuys paint: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys paint: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Oil, gas & petrochemicalsAlso buys: Upstream oil & gas, Refineries, Petrochemical plants
Paint specifications for Benghazi
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Libya'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. Import rules and banking conditions change often; confirm with your agent.