Quick answer
Who supplies screws in Praslin, Seychelles?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a screws manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Praslin. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Port Victoria in about 12–22 days, then 1 day by ferry inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Drywall, self-drilling roofing and wood screws.
Why Praslin needs screws
Second island, with resorts and nature reserves. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Seychelles is a small, high-income island economy built on tourism and tuna fishing.
Hospitality & real estate in Praslin
Hospitality developers in Praslin order finishing packages per room type (sanitary ware, fittings, tiles and kitchen equipment) to keep openings on schedule.
In Praslin, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy screws from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys screws: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Delivery of screws to Praslin
- 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 Port VictoriaIndicative transit 12–22 days (East Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to PraslinAbout 1 day by ferry, 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 Praslin
| Office hours | 08:00–17:30 Seychelles 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: Seychellois Creole, English, French) |
| Quotation | USD (SCR equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing screws into Praslin: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Praslin, Seychelles — 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 | 08:00–17:30 Seychelles time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +248 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Seychellois Creole, English, French; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Seychellois rupee (SCR); 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 Praslin
- Hospitality & real estateBuys screws: Hotels & resorts, Restaurants & catering, Serviced apartments
Screws specifications for Praslin
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Seychelles'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. Imports are generally straightforward; some products need SBS approval.