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Who is a reliable hdpe barrels & drums supplier and exporter for Madagascar?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports hdpe barrels & drums to buyers in Madagascar, including Antsirabe, Antananarivo, Mahajanga. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Toamasina with about 12–22 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Madagascar needs hdpe barrels & drums
Madagascar has a large farming sector, export garment factories and major nickel and mineral-sands mining.
HDPE barrels carry chemicals, food concentrates and edible oils safely, and exporters and processors buy them in container loads.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Madagascar
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Madagascar handle corrosive media, so they buy stainless and alloy piping, PTFE and graphite seals and lined valves, and ship finished product in HDPE drums and barrels.
In Madagascar, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy hdpe barrels & drums from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys hdpe barrels & drums: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Madagascar
Madagascar's food, beverage and personal-care producers need packaging in volume — preforms, HDPE containers, glass jars and drums — with closures matched and supply planned around production runs.
In Madagascar, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy hdpe barrels & drums from us mainly for edible oils and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Who buys hdpe barrels & drums: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Edible oil milling & refining in Madagascar
Edible-oil refineries in Madagascar depend on bleaching earth, filter aid, caustic soda and citric acid for every batch, plus conveyors to move seed and meal. We supply the consumables, handling equipment and packaging from one source.
In Madagascar, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy hdpe barrels & drums from us mainly for water storage and agrochemicals.
Who buys hdpe barrels & drums: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Madagascar
Healthcare packaging buyers in Madagascar want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Madagascar, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy hdpe barrels & drums from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys hdpe barrels & drums: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
Typical uses: Chemicals and solvents · Food concentrates and pulps · Edible oils · Pharmaceutical intermediates · Water storage · Agrochemicals.
Top 5 cities for hdpe barrels & drums in Madagascar
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of hdpe barrels & drums. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01HDPE Barrels & Drums in Antsirabevia Toamasina · 2 days by roadIndustrial town with breweries, textiles and dairy.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 02HDPE Barrels & Drums in Antananarivovia Toamasina · 1–2 days by roadThe capital and main market, with export-zone garment factories.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 03HDPE Barrels & Drums in Mahajangaport: MahajangaNorth-western port with rice and oilseed farming.Edible oil milling & refining
- 04HDPE Barrels & Drums in Toamasinaport: ToamasinaThe main port and base of the Ambatovy nickel refinery.
- 05HDPE Barrels & Drums in Toliaraport: ToliaraSouthern port near mineral-sands mining.
Importing hdpe barrels & drums into Madagascar: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Madagascar — 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 | 07:00–16:30 Madagascar time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +261 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Malagasy, French; we correspond in English |
| Currency | ariary (MGA); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | GasyNet single window |
| 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 |
HDPE Barrels & Drums specifications for Madagascar
Typical specification range for hdpe barrels & drums; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Madagascar's import requirements.
| Capacity | 30, 35, 50, 80, 150, 210, 235, 250 litres |
|---|---|
| Types | Narrow mouth (tight head), open top with clamp ring |
| Material | HMHDPE, food-grade available |
| Colours | Blue, white, black, natural |
| Certification | UN-rated for dangerous goods on request |
Types of hdpe barrels & drums available
- 210 Litre Narrow Mouth Barrel
- 210 Litre Open Top Barrel
- 235 Litre Narrow Mouth Barrel
- 235 Litre Open Top Barrel
- 250 Litre Narrow Mouth Barrel
- 250 Litre Open Top Barrel
- 30–150 Litre HDPE Drums
Standards: UN 1H1 / 1H2, IS 15720, FDA food contact or the standard your project specifies. Some goods are subject to pre-shipment inspection; check with your agent.
Price, duties & landed cost in Madagascar
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in ariary (MGA) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Toamasina |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (EAC / COMESA frameworks where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Some goods are subject to pre-shipment inspection; check with your agent. |
| 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 Madagascar
Goods are packed in export cartons with partitions or foam where fragile, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Mixed-category containers are load-planned to protect glass, ceramics and printed goods.
