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Who is a reliable led lighting supplier and exporter for Tuvalu?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports led lighting to buyers in Tuvalu, including Funafuti. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Funafuti with about 20–35 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Tuvalu needs led lighting
Tuvalu is a small atoll nation where nearly all goods are imported through Funafuti.
Cables, switchgear and wiring accessories go into every new building and plant, and electrical contractors buy them by the drum and carton.
Construction & infrastructure in Tuvalu
Coastal protection and public works need building materials.
In Tuvalu, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy led lighting from us mainly for residential and commercial buildings and industrial plants.
Who buys led lighting: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Power & utilities in Tuvalu
Power stations and utilities in Tuvalu need valves, gauges, cables, switchgear and — for solid-fuel plants — coal-handling conveyors and spares.
In Tuvalu, power plants and utilities buy led lighting from us mainly for infrastructure projects and electrical contractors.
Who buys led lighting: Power plants · Utilities · Transmission contractors
Wholesale & retail distribution in Tuvalu
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Tuvalu buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Tuvalu, hardware stores and supermarkets buy led lighting from us mainly for retail distribution and residential and commercial buildings.
Who buys led lighting: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Tuvalu
Factories in Tuvalu keep lines running with bearings, belts, couplings, seals, hand and power tools, and calibrated gauges. MRO distributors need reliable, well-priced stock across hundreds of SKUs.
In Tuvalu, factories & oems and mro distributors buy led lighting from us mainly for industrial plants and infrastructure projects.
Who buys led lighting: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Typical uses: Residential and commercial buildings · Industrial plants · Infrastructure projects · Electrical contractors · Retail distribution.
Top 1 cities for led lighting in Tuvalu
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of led lighting. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
Importing led lighting into Tuvalu: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Tuvalu — 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 | 16:00–01:30 Tuvalu time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +688 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Tuvaluan, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD); 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 |
LED Lighting specifications for Tuvalu
Typical specification range for electrical products; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Tuvalu's import requirements.
| Cables | PVC / XLPE insulated, 0.75 sq mm to 400 sq mm, copper and aluminium |
|---|---|
| Switchgear | MCB, MCCB, RCCB, isolators, DBs |
| LED lighting | Bulbs, tube lights, panels, flood lights, street lights |
Standards: IEC 60227, IEC 60898, IEC 60947, IEC 60598 or the standard your project specifies. Imports are generally straightforward; the Australian dollar is the currency.
Price, duties & landed cost in Tuvalu
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Australian dollar (AUD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Funafuti |
| Import taxes | GST or VAT on imports plus customs duty |
| Import conformity | Imports are generally straightforward; the Australian dollar is the currency. |
| 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 Tuvalu
Items are rust-protected where needed (VCI paper, oil or grease), packed in cartons, boxes or wooden cases, and palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets. Carton marks, barcodes and private-label packing are available.