Quick answer
Who is a reliable float glass supplier and exporter for Syria?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports float glass to buyers in Syria, including Damascus, Aleppo, Latakia. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Latakia with about 7–15 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Syria needs float glass
Syria's economy is focused on reconstruction, with demand for building materials, power equipment and industrial spares around Damascus, Aleppo and Homs. Latakia and Tartus are the ports.
Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Construction & infrastructure in Syria
Reconstruction drives demand for plumbing, electrical products and building materials.
In Syria, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy float glass from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys float glass: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in Syria
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Syria buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Syria, hardware stores and supermarkets buy float glass from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.
Who buys float glass: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Cement & building materials plants in Syria
Cement plants and grinding units in Syria run heavy rotating plant in abrasive, dusty conditions, making bearings and couplings a constant maintenance requirement.
In Syria, cement and clinker plants and grinding units buy float glass from us mainly for contractors and builders merchants and residential construction.
Who buys float glass: Cement and clinker plants · Grinding units · Block and aggregate plants
Hospitality & real estate in Syria
Hospitality developers in Syria order finishing packages per room type (sanitary ware, fittings, tiles and kitchen equipment) to keep openings on schedule.
In Syria, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy float glass from us mainly for commercial and industrial buildings and infrastructure and roads.
Who buys float glass: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Top 5 cities for float glass in Syria
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of float glass. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Float Glass in Damascusvia Latakia · 1 day by roadThe capital, with pharmaceutical plants and reconstruction demand.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Float Glass in Aleppovia Latakia · 1 day by roadHistoric textile and industrial city undergoing reconstruction.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Float Glass in Latakiaport: LatakiaMain Mediterranean container port.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Float Glass in Tartusport: TartusPort with a cement plant and oil terminal.Cement & building materials plants
- 05Float Glass in Homsvia Tartus · 1 day by roadCentral city with a refinery and fertiliser plant.
Importing float glass into Syria: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Syria — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day |
| Currency | Syrian pound (SYP); 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 |
Float Glass specifications for Syria
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Syria'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. Check current sanctions and payment routes before ordering.
Price, duties & landed cost in Syria
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Syrian pound (SYP) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Latakia |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT or sales tax under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | Check current sanctions and payment routes before ordering. |
| 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 Syria
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.