Quick answer
Who supplies timber in Lima, Peru?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a timber manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Lima. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Callao in about 35–55 days, then 1 day by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Sawn timber and structural lumber for construction and joinery.
Why Lima needs timber
The capital and nearly half of Peru's economy. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Peru is one of the world's largest copper, gold and zinc producers, with a large agro-export industry and Lima as its main market.
Construction & infrastructure in Lima
New housing, commercial and infrastructure projects across Lima 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 Lima, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy timber from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys timber: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in Lima
Distributors and retailers in Lima import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Lima, hardware stores and supermarkets buy timber from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.
Who buys timber: 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 timber to Lima
- 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 CallaoIndicative transit 35–55 days (South America), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to LimaAbout 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 Lima
| Office hours | 23:00–08:30 Peru time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Spanish, Quechua) |
| Quotation | USD (PEN equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing timber into Lima: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Lima, Peru — 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 | 23:00–08:30 Peru time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +51 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Spanish, Quechua; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Nuevo sol (PEN); 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 Lima
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys timber: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Construction & infrastructureBuys timber: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
Timber specifications for Lima
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Peru'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. Some products need conformity documentation under Peruvian regulations.