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Who is a reliable 30–150 litre hdpe drums supplier and exporter for Sierra Leone?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports 30–150 litre hdpe drums 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 30–150 litre hdpe drums
Sierra Leone is a mineral-rich West African economy with diamond, iron-ore and rutile mining and a farming base.
HDPE barrels carry chemicals, food concentrates and edible oils safely, and exporters and processors buy them in container loads.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone's chemical producers run planned shutdowns in which pipe spools, gaskets, valves and pump seals are replaced together, and they package output in UN-rated HDPE containers.
In Sierra Leone, 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 Sierra Leone
Bottlers and consumer brands in Sierra Leone import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Sierra Leone, 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 Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone crushes and refines oilseeds for its domestic market. Refineries need activated bleaching clay and filter aid on a predictable schedule; mills need conveyors and bearings; packers need barrels and PET preforms.
In Sierra Leone, 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 Sierra Leone
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical producers in Sierra Leone need amber syrup bottles, dropper bottles, vials and HDPE medicine bottles in consistent quality, packed to prevent breakage in transit.
In Sierra Leone, 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 Sierra Leone
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 Freetownport: FreetownThe capital and main port.
- 0230–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Bovia Freetown · 1 day by roadSecond city and a farming centre.
- 0330–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Kenemavia Freetown · 1–2 days by roadDiamond and cocoa region.
- 0430–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Makenivia Freetown · 1 day by roadNorthern hub near iron-ore mining.
- 0530–150 Litre HDPE Drums in Koiduvia Freetown · 2 days by roadKimberlite diamond-mining town.
Importing 30–150 litre hdpe drums 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.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 04:00–13:30 Sierra Leone time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +232 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Krio, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | leone (SLE); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
30–150 Litre HDPE Drums specifications for Sierra Leone
Typical specification range for hdpe barrels & drums; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Sierra Leone'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. Some goods need pre-shipment inspection certificates.
Price, duties & landed cost in Sierra Leone
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in leone (SLE) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Freetown |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff |
| Import conformity | Some goods need pre-shipment inspection certificates. |
| 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 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.
