Quick answer
Who supplies paint in Mogadishu, Somalia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a paint manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Mogadishu. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Mogadishu in about 12–22 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Interior emulsions, exterior weatherproof paints and enamel coatings.
Why Mogadishu needs paint
The capital and main port. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Somalia is a trade-driven economy with ports at Mogadishu, Berbera, Bosaso and Kismayo that also serve Ethiopia.
Construction & infrastructure in Mogadishu
Construction in Mogadishu 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 Mogadishu, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy paint from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys paint: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in Mogadishu
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Mogadishu buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Mogadishu, hardware stores and supermarkets buy paint from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.
Who buys paint: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Delivery of paint 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 |
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| +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 paint 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) |
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| 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 distributionBuys paint: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Construction & infrastructureBuys paint: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
Paint specifications for Mogadishu
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Somalia's import requirements.
| Glass | Float, toughened, laminated; 4–19 mm |
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| 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. Security and banking conditions vary by region; confirm route and payment before ordering.