Quick answer
Who supplies lubricants & greases in Zanzibar, Tanzania?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a lubricants & greases manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Zanzibar. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Zanzibar in about 12–22 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Engine oils, gear oils, hydraulic oils and industrial greases in retail packs, pails and drums.
Why Zanzibar needs lubricants & greases
Island tourism economy with hotel building and imports of consumer goods. Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Tanzania combines a large farming sector with gold and gemstone mining, a growing manufacturing base in Dar es Salaam and major rail and power projects. Dar es Salaam port also serves Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the DRC.
Marine, ports & fisheries in Zanzibar
Marine and port operators in Zanzibar buy corrosion-resistant alloys, pumps and seals that survive salt-water service.
In Zanzibar, shipyards and port operators buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Delivery of lubricants & greases to Zanzibar
- 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 ZanzibarIndicative transit 12–22 days (East Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at ZanzibarZanzibar 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 Zanzibar
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Tanzania working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Swahili, English) |
| Quotation | USD (TZS equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing lubricants & greases into Zanzibar: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Zanzibar, Tanzania — 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 | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Tanzania working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +255 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Swahili, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Tanzanian shilling (TZS); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | TANCIS and the Tanzania Electronic Single Window |
| Tariff framework | EAC common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period |
Leading industries in Zanzibar
- Hospitality & real estateAlso buys: Hotels & resorts, Restaurants & catering, Serviced apartments
- Marine, ports & fisheriesBuys lubricants & greases: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
Lubricants & Greases specifications for Zanzibar
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Tanzania's import requirements.
| Oil grades | SAE 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50; ISO VG 32, 46, 68, 220, 320 |
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| Greases | Lithium, lithium complex, calcium, EP 2 / EP 3 |
| Packing | 1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 50 L, 210 L; 0.5–180 kg |
All 2 lubricants & greases we supply in Zanzibar
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 or the standard your project specifies. Regulated goods need a Certificate of Conformity under the TBS Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme.