Quick answer
Who supplies paint in Paramaribo, Suriname?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a paint manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Paramaribo. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Paramaribo in about 35–55 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Interior emulsions, exterior weatherproof paints and enamel coatings.
Why Paramaribo 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.
Suriname has gold, bauxite and a developing offshore-oil sector.
Construction & infrastructure in Paramaribo
New housing, commercial and infrastructure projects across Paramaribo need finishing materials delivered on schedule — pipes and fittings, bathroom packages, tiles, electrical products and site tools — ideally from a single exporter with one set of documents.
In Paramaribo, 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 Paramaribo
Distributors and retailers in Paramaribo import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Paramaribo, 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 Paramaribo
- 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 ParamariboIndicative transit 35–55 days (South America), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at ParamariboParamaribo 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 Paramaribo
| Office hours | 01:00–10:30 Suriname 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: Dutch) |
| Quotation | USD (SRD equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing paint into Paramaribo: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Paramaribo, Suriname — 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 | 01:00–10:30 Suriname time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +597 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Dutch; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Surinamese dollar (SRD); 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 Paramaribo
- 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 Paramaribo
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Suriname'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. CARICOM rules apply.