Quick answer
Who supplies hdpe barrels & drums in Masaka, Uganda?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a hdpe barrels & drums manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Masaka. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Mombasa in about 12–22 days, then 4 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. 210, 235 and 250 litre narrow mouth and open top HDPE barrels plus 30–150 litre drums for chemicals, food and oils.
Why Masaka needs hdpe barrels & drums
Coffee and food-trading town south-west of Kampala. HDPE barrels carry chemicals, food concentrates and edible oils safely, and exporters and processors buy them in container loads.
Uganda is a landlocked, agriculture-led economy served through Mombasa and Dar es Salaam, with manufacturing concentrated around Kampala and Jinja and oil projects developing around Lake Albert.
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Masaka
Bottlers and consumer brands in Masaka import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Masaka, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy hdpe barrels & drums from us mainly for chemicals and solvents and food concentrates and pulps.
Who buys hdpe barrels & drums: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Typical uses: Chemicals and solvents · Food concentrates and pulps · Edible oils · Pharmaceutical intermediates · Water storage · Agrochemicals.
Delivery of hdpe barrels & drums to Masaka
- 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 MombasaIndicative transit 12–22 days (East Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to MasakaAbout 4 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 Masaka
| Office hours | 07:00–16:30 Uganda 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 (UGX equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing hdpe barrels & drums into Masaka: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Masaka, Uganda — 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 Uganda time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +256 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Swahili, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Ugandan shilling (UGX); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ASYCUDA World and the Uganda 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 | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Leading industries in Masaka
- Agriculture & grain handlingAlso buys: Grain traders & reserves, Flour, rice & feed mills, Seed processors
- FMCG, beverages & packagingBuys hdpe barrels & drums: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
HDPE Barrels & Drums specifications for Masaka
Typical specification range for hdpe barrels & drums; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Uganda's import requirements.
| Capacity | 30, 35, 50, 80, 150, 210, 235, 250 litres |
|---|---|
| Types | Narrow mouth (tight head), open top with clamp ring |
| Material | HMHDPE, food-grade available |
| Colours | Blue, white, black, natural |
| Certification | UN-rated for dangerous goods on request |
Types of hdpe barrels & drums available
- 210 Litre Narrow Mouth Barrel
- 210 Litre Open Top Barrel
- 235 Litre Narrow Mouth Barrel
- 235 Litre Open Top Barrel
- 250 Litre Narrow Mouth Barrel
- 250 Litre Open Top Barrel
- 30–150 Litre HDPE Drums
Standards: UN 1H1 / 1H2, IS 15720, FDA food contact or the standard your project specifies. Regulated products need a Certificate of Conformity under the UNBS Pre-Export Verification of Conformity programme.