Quick answer
Who supplies paint in Windhoek, Namibia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a paint manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Windhoek. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Walvis Bay in about 18–28 days, then 1 day by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Interior emulsions, exterior weatherproof paints and enamel coatings.
Why Windhoek needs paint
The capital and main distribution centre. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Namibia is a mining and logistics economy, with Walvis Bay serving as a corridor port for southern Africa.
Construction & infrastructure in Windhoek
Construction in Windhoek 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 Windhoek, 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 Windhoek
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Windhoek buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Windhoek, 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 Windhoek
- 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 Walvis BayIndicative transit 18–28 days (Southern Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to WindhoekAbout 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 Windhoek
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Namibia working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: English) |
| Quotation | USD (NAD equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing paint into Windhoek: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Windhoek, Namibia — 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 Namibia working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +264 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Namibian dollar (NAD); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | SACU 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 Windhoek
- Construction & infrastructureBuys paint: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys paint: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
Paint specifications for Windhoek
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Namibia'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. Namibia applies SACU rules; some products need NSI approval.