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Who is a reliable 30–150 litre hdpe drums supplier and exporter for Panama?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports 30–150 litre hdpe drums to buyers in Panama, including Chitré, Panama City, Colón. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Balboa with about 35–50 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Panama needs 30–150 litre hdpe drums
Panama is a global logistics hub built around the canal, the Colón free zone and a construction-heavy capital.
HDPE barrels carry chemicals, food concentrates and edible oils safely, and exporters and processors buy them in container loads.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Panama
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Panama 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 Panama, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy 30–150 litre hdpe drums from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys 30–150 litre hdpe drums: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Panama
Panama'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 Panama, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy 30–150 litre hdpe drums from us mainly for edible oils and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Who buys 30–150 litre hdpe drums: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Edible oil milling & refining in Panama
Edible-oil refineries in Panama 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 Panama, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy 30–150 litre hdpe drums from us mainly for water storage and agrochemicals.
Who buys 30–150 litre hdpe drums: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Panama
Healthcare packaging buyers in Panama want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.
In Panama, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy 30–150 litre hdpe drums from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys 30–150 litre hdpe 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 30–150 litre hdpe drums in Panama
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of 30–150 litre hdpe drums. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 0130–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Chitrévia Balboa · 1 day by roadAzuero peninsula farming centre.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 0230–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Panama Cityvia Balboa · 1 day by roadThe capital and financial centre, with continual construction.
- 0330–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Colónport: Colón / ManzanilloFree zone and Atlantic ports of the canal.
- 0430–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Balboaport: BalboaPacific container port at the canal entrance.
- 0530–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Davidvia Balboa · 1 day by roadWestern farming and trading city.
Importing 30–150 litre hdpe drums into Panama: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in 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 |
30–150 Litre HDPE Drums specifications for Panama
Typical specification range for hdpe barrels & drums; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Panama'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 |
Standards: UN 1H1 / 1H2, IS 15720, FDA food contact or the standard your project specifies. Import procedures are simple for most goods.
Price, duties & landed cost in Panama
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Panamanian balboa / US dollar (PAB) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Balboa |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (IVA) |
| Import conformity | Import procedures are simple for most goods. |
| 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 Panama
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.