Quick answer
Who supplies lubricant oils in Mogadishu, Somalia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a lubricant oils manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Mogadishu. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Mogadishu in about 12–22 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Engine, gear, hydraulic and compressor oils for automotive and industrial use.
Why Mogadishu needs lubricant oils
The capital and main port. Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Somalia is a trade-driven economy with ports at Mogadishu, Berbera, Bosaso and Kismayo that also serve Ethiopia.
Marine, ports & fisheries in Mogadishu
Ports, shipyards and fisheries in Mogadishu use copper-nickel and stainless piping, marine pumps, seals and welding consumables that must resist seawater corrosion.
In Mogadishu, shipyards and port operators buy lubricant oils from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricant oils: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Delivery of lubricant oils to Mogadishu
- 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 MogadishuIndicative transit 12–22 days (East Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at MogadishuMogadishu is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Mogadishu
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu |
| Quotation | USD (SOS equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing lubricant oils into Mogadishu: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Mogadishu, Somalia — 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 | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day |
| Currency | Somali shilling (SOS); 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 |
Leading industries in Mogadishu
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Construction & infrastructureAlso buys: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Marine, ports & fisheriesBuys lubricant oils: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
Lubricant Oils specifications for Mogadishu
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Somalia's import requirements.
| Oil grades | SAE 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50; ISO VG 32, 46, 68, 220, 320 |
|---|---|
| Greases | Lithium, lithium complex, calcium, EP 2 / EP 3 |
| Packing | 1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 50 L, 210 L; 0.5–180 kg |
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 or the standard your project specifies. Security and banking conditions vary by region; confirm route and payment before ordering.