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Oval Preforms for buyers in Sierra Leone

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Oval Preforms Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone is a mineral-rich West African economy with diamond, iron-ore and rutile mining and a farming base.. Hurain Engitech & Trade supplies oval preforms to Sierra Leone — oval-section preforms for flat and oval bottle designs.

Currency
leone (SLE)
Main ports
Freetown
Sea transit from Gujarat
25–40 days
Import taxes
Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff
Our hours (local)
04:00–13:30 Sierra Leone time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday
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Quick answer

Who is a reliable oval preforms supplier and exporter for Sierra Leone?

Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports oval preforms to buyers in Sierra Leone, including Freetown, Bo, Kenema. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Freetown with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.

Why Sierra Leone needs oval preforms

Sierra Leone is a mineral-rich West African economy with diamond, iron-ore and rutile mining and a farming base.

Water, soft-drink, juice and edible-oil bottlers blow preforms into bottles on site, which saves most of the freight cost of shipping empty bottles.

FMCG, beverages & packaging in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone'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 Sierra Leone, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy oval preforms from us mainly for packaged drinking water and carbonated soft drinks.

Who buys oval preforms: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers

Edible oil milling & refining in Sierra Leone

Edible-oil refineries in Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy oval preforms from us mainly for juices and hot-fill beverages and edible oil.

Who buys oval preforms: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers

Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Sierra Leone

Healthcare packaging buyers in Sierra Leone want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.

In Sierra Leone, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy oval preforms from us mainly for cosmetics and personal care and pharmaceutical liquids.

Who buys oval preforms: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals

Typical uses: Packaged drinking water · Carbonated soft drinks · Juices and hot-fill beverages · Edible oil · Cosmetics and personal care · Pharmaceutical liquids.

Top 5 cities for oval preforms in Sierra Leone

Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of oval preforms. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.

  1. 01Oval Preforms in Freetownport: FreetownThe capital and main port.
  2. 02Oval Preforms in Bovia Freetown · 1 day by roadSecond city and a farming centre.
  3. 03Oval Preforms in Kenemavia Freetown · 1–2 days by roadDiamond and cocoa region.
  4. 04Oval Preforms in Makenivia Freetown · 1 day by roadNorthern hub near iron-ore mining.
  5. 05Oval Preforms in Koiduvia Freetown · 2 days by roadKimberlite diamond-mining town.

Importing oval preforms into Sierra Leone: local guide

Practical facts for buyers in Sierra Leone — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.

WeekendSaturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings)
Our office hours in your time04:00–13:30 Sierra Leone time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday
Country calling code+232 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
Business languagesKrio, English; we correspond in English
Currencyleone (SLE); quotations in USD
Trade agreement with IndiaNo India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies
Plan orders aroundRamadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow

Oval Preforms specifications for Sierra Leone

Typical specification range for pet preforms; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Sierra Leone's import requirements.

Neck finishesPCO 1810, PCO 1881, 28 mm, 38 mm, 46 mm, 48 mm, 53 mm and wide mouth
Weight range9 g to 750 g
ColoursClear, blue, green, amber, custom
MaterialsVirgin bottle-grade PET, rPET blends
PackingOctabins or cartons with PE liners

Standards: FDA 21 CFR 177.1630, EU 10/2011, ISPM-15 pallets or the standard your project specifies. Some goods need pre-shipment inspection certificates.

Price, duties & landed cost in Sierra Leone

Quotation currencyUSD (EUR on request); you pay in leone (SLE) through your bank
IncotermsEXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Freetown
Import taxesImport duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff
Import conformitySome goods need pre-shipment inspection certificates.
Export documentsCommercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable
Payment50% 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 Sierra Leone

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.

How to order

How to import oval preforms into Sierra Leone

  1. 01Share your requirement. Send product names, specifications or drawings, quantities, destination port and any required standards by form, email or WhatsApp.
  2. 02Receive a detailed quotation. We confirm specifications and reply with price (EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF), MOQ, packing, lead time and payment terms.
  3. 03Approve samples or drawings. Where needed we send samples, GA drawings or technical data sheets for approval before production.
  4. 04Production and sourcing. Your order is manufactured or sourced from qualified partner factories and tracked against the agreed schedule.
  5. 05Inspection and testing. Goods are checked for quantity, dimensions, finish and function; third-party inspection can be arranged on request.
  6. 06Export packing and documents. Goods are packed for sea or air freight and shipped with invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.

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FAQ

Oval Preforms in Sierra Leone — frequently asked questions

Do you export oval preforms to Sierra Leone?

Yes. Hurain Engitech & Trade manufactures, supplies and exports oval preforms from India to importers, distributors and project buyers in Sierra Leone, by sea (FCL or LCL) or by air, with full export documentation.

Which cities in Sierra Leone do you deliver oval preforms to?

We deliver anywhere in Sierra Leone. The cities with the highest demand for oval preforms are Freetown, Bo, Kenema, Makeni and Koidu, because of their industries.

How long does delivery of oval preforms to Sierra Leone take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Freetown is about 25–40 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does oval preforms cost in Sierra Leone?

Price depends on the size, grade, quantity and packing of the oval preforms you need, so we quote per enquiry in USD, which your bank converts to leone. Mixed-product containers usually lower the landed cost per item.

What import rules apply to oval preforms in Sierra Leone?

Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff. Some goods need pre-shipment inspection certificates. Confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker; we provide the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and test certificates.

Is there a trade agreement between India and Sierra Leone?

There is no India-specific trade agreement with Sierra Leone, so standard (MFN) duty applies to oval preforms. We supply a non-preferential certificate of origin with every shipment.

Can I combine oval preforms with other products in one shipment to Sierra Leone?

Yes. Oval Preforms can be consolidated with other pet preforms and products from our other divisions in one FCL or LCL container with one set of documents.

Why import PET preforms instead of bottles?

Preforms occupy a fraction of the volume of blown bottles, so one container of preforms produces many times more bottles, dramatically reducing freight cost per bottle.

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Share product, specification, quantity and destination port. Our export team replies with price, MOQ, packing and lead time.

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