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Who is a reliable tiles & marble supplier and exporter for Papua New Guinea?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports tiles & marble to buyers in Papua New Guinea, including Port Moresby, Mount Hagen, Lae. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Lae with about 20–35 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Papua New Guinea needs tiles & marble
Papua New Guinea is a resource economy with LNG, gold, copper and nickel mining, and large oil-palm plantations.
Tiles and marble finish floors, walls and facades of homes, hotels and malls, and are ordered by the container.
Construction & infrastructure in Papua New Guinea
Construction in Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy tiles & marble from us mainly for residential flooring and hotels and malls.
Who buys tiles & marble: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Hospitality & real estate in Papua New Guinea
Hospitality developers in Papua New Guinea order finishing packages per room type (sanitary ware, fittings, tiles and kitchen equipment) to keep openings on schedule.
In Papua New Guinea, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy tiles & marble from us mainly for commercial offices and wall cladding and elevations.
Who buys tiles & marble: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
Wholesale & retail distribution in Papua New Guinea
Distributors and retailers in Papua New Guinea import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Papua New Guinea, hardware stores and supermarkets buy tiles & marble from us mainly for retail tile showrooms and residential flooring.
Who buys tiles & marble: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Residential flooring · Hotels and malls · Commercial offices · Wall cladding and elevations · Retail tile showrooms.
Top 5 cities for tiles & marble in Papua New Guinea
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of tiles & marble. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Tiles & Marble in Port Moresbyport: Port MoresbyThe capital, with LNG-related infrastructure.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Tiles & Marble in Mount Hagenvia Lae · 2 days by roadHighlands coffee and trading hub.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Tiles & Marble in Laeport: LaePNG's main port and industrial city.
- 04Tiles & Marble in Madangport: MadangNickel refinery and coconut region.
- 05Tiles & Marble in Kimbeport: KimbeLarge oil-palm plantations and mills.
Importing tiles & marble into Papua New Guinea: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Papua New Guinea — 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 | 14:00–23:30 Papua New Guinea time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +675 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | kina (PGK); 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 |
Tiles & Marble specifications for Papua New Guinea
Typical specification range for tiles & marble; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Papua New Guinea's import requirements.
| Sizes | 600×600, 600×1200, 800×1600, 800×2400, 200×1200 mm |
|---|---|
| Surfaces | Glossy, satin, matt, rustic, carving, book-match |
| Types | GVT, PGVT, double charge, ceramic wall tiles |
| Packing | Export cartons, fumigated wooden pallets |
All 17 tiles & marble we supply in Papua New Guinea
- 3D Design Tiles
3D Wood Tiles
Antique Collection Tiles
Book Match Tiles
DC Light PGVT Tiles
Endless Design Tiles
Glossy Tiles
Glossy Galicha Tiles
Glossy Marble Tiles
Satin 3D Tiles
Satin Double Charge Tiles
Satin Marble Tiles
Satin Wood Tiles
Rustic Wood Tiles
Wood Strip Tiles
Wood Glossy Tiles
Decorative Mirrors
Standards: ISO 13006, EN 14411, IS 15622 or the standard your project specifies. Imports are relatively open; biosecurity rules apply to packaging.
Price, duties & landed cost in Papua New Guinea
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in kina (PGK) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Lae |
| Import taxes | GST or VAT on imports plus customs duty |
| Import conformity | Imports are relatively open; biosecurity rules apply to packaging. |
| 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 Papua New Guinea
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.
