Quick answer
Who supplies timber in Arusha, Tanzania?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a timber manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Arusha. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Tanga in about 12–22 days, then 1–2 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Sawn timber and structural lumber for construction and joinery.
Why Arusha needs timber
Safari tourism capital with horticulture, coffee and gemstone trading. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
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.
Wholesale & retail distribution in Arusha
Distributors and retailers in Arusha import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Arusha, hardware stores and supermarkets buy timber from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys timber: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Hospitality & real estate in Arusha
Hospitality developers in Arusha order finishing packages per room type (sanitary ware, fittings, tiles and kitchen equipment) to keep openings on schedule.
In Arusha, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy timber from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.
Who buys timber: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Delivery of timber to Arusha
- 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 TangaIndicative transit 12–22 days (East Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to ArushaAbout 1–2 days by road, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Arusha
| Office hours | 07:00–16:30 Tanzania 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: Swahili, English) |
| Quotation | USD (TZS equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing timber into Arusha: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Arusha, 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 | 07:00–16:30 Tanzania time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| 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 Arusha
- Agriculture & grain handlingAlso buys: Grain traders & reserves, Flour, rice & feed mills, Seed processors
- Hospitality & real estateBuys timber: Hotels & resorts, Restaurants & catering, Serviced apartments
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys timber: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Mining & mineralsAlso buys: Open-pit and underground mines, Mineral processing plants, Quarries
Timber specifications for Arusha
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Tanzania'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. Regulated goods need a Certificate of Conformity under the TBS Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme.