Quick answer
Who supplies paint in Colón, Panama?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a paint manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Colón. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Colón / Manzanillo in about 35–50 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Interior emulsions, exterior weatherproof paints and enamel coatings.
Why Colón needs paint
Free zone and Atlantic ports of the canal. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Panama is a global logistics hub built around the canal, the Colón free zone and a construction-heavy capital.
Wholesale & retail distribution in Colón
Distributors and retailers in Colón import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Colón, hardware stores and supermarkets buy paint from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
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 Colón
- 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 Colón / ManzanilloIndicative transit 35–50 days (Central America & Mexico), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at ColónColón 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 Colón
| 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 (PAB equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing paint into Colón: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Colón, Panama — 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 | Panamanian balboa / US dollar (PAB); quotations in USD |
| 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 Colón
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys paint: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
Paint specifications for Colón
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Panama'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 procedures are simple for most goods.