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Who is a reliable tiles & marble supplier and exporter for Trinidad and Tobago?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports tiles & marble to buyers in Trinidad and Tobago, including Port of Spain, Chaguanas, San Fernando. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Port of Spain with about 35–50 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Trinidad and Tobago needs tiles & marble
Trinidad and Tobago is the Caribbean's energy hub, with LNG, ammonia and methanol plants at Point Lisas and Point Fortin.
Tiles and marble finish floors, walls and facades of homes, hotels and malls, and are ordered by the container.
Construction & infrastructure in Trinidad and Tobago
Construction in Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy tiles & marble from us mainly for residential flooring and hotels and malls.
Who buys tiles & marble: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Hospitality & real estate in Trinidad and Tobago
Hospitality developers in Trinidad and Tobago order finishing packages per room type (sanitary ware, fittings, tiles and kitchen equipment) to keep openings on schedule.
In Trinidad and Tobago, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy tiles & marble from us mainly for commercial offices and wall cladding and elevations.
Who buys tiles & marble: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
Wholesale & retail distribution in Trinidad and Tobago
Distributors and retailers in Trinidad and Tobago import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Trinidad and Tobago, hardware stores and supermarkets buy tiles & marble from us mainly for retail tile showrooms and residential flooring.
Who buys tiles & marble: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Residential flooring · Hotels and malls · Commercial offices · Wall cladding and elevations · Retail tile showrooms.
Top 5 cities for tiles & marble in Trinidad and Tobago
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of tiles & marble. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Tiles & Marble in Port of Spainport: Port of SpainThe capital and main port.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Tiles & Marble in Chaguanasvia Port of Spain · 1 day by roadFast-growing commercial town.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 03Tiles & Marble in San Fernandovia Point Lisas · 1 day by roadSouthern oil-services centre.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Tiles & Marble in Point Lisasport: Point LisasOne of the world's largest ammonia and methanol complexes.
- 05Tiles & Marble in Point Fortinvia Point Lisas · 1 day by roadLNG export plant.
Importing tiles & marble into Trinidad and Tobago: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Trinidad and Tobago — 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 | 00:00–09:30 Trinidad and Tobago time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +1868 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD); 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 |
Tiles & Marble specifications for Trinidad and Tobago
Typical specification range for tiles & marble; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Trinidad and Tobago's import requirements.
| Sizes | 600×600, 600×1200, 800×1600, 800×2400, 200×1200 mm |
|---|---|
| Surfaces | Glossy, satin, matt, rustic, carving, book-match |
| Types | GVT, PGVT, double charge, ceramic wall tiles |
| Packing | Export cartons, fumigated wooden pallets |
All 17 tiles & marble we supply in Trinidad and Tobago
- 3D Design Tiles
3D Wood Tiles
Antique Collection Tiles
Book Match Tiles
DC Light PGVT Tiles
Endless Design Tiles
Glossy Tiles
Glossy Galicha Tiles
Glossy Marble Tiles
Satin 3D Tiles
Satin Double Charge Tiles
Satin Marble Tiles
Satin Wood Tiles
Rustic Wood Tiles
Wood Strip Tiles
Wood Glossy Tiles
Decorative Mirrors
Standards: ISO 13006, EN 14411, IS 15622 or the standard your project specifies. CARICOM rules apply; some products need TTBS certification.
Price, duties & landed cost in Trinidad and Tobago
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Port of Spain |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT / consumption tax |
| Import conformity | CARICOM rules apply; some products need TTBS certification. |
| 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 Trinidad and Tobago
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.
