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Who is a reliable tiles & marble supplier and exporter for Uruguay?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports tiles & marble to buyers in Uruguay, including Montevideo, Fray Bentos, Paysandú. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Montevideo with about 35–55 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Uruguay needs tiles & marble
Uruguay has pulp, beef, grain and dairy industries, with Montevideo as a regional logistics hub.
Tiles and marble finish floors, walls and facades of homes, hotels and malls, and are ordered by the container.
Construction & infrastructure in Uruguay
Construction in Uruguay 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 Uruguay, 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 Uruguay
Hospitality developers in Uruguay order finishing packages per room type (sanitary ware, fittings, tiles and kitchen equipment) to keep openings on schedule.
In Uruguay, 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 Uruguay
Distributors and retailers in Uruguay import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Uruguay, 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 4 cities for tiles & marble in Uruguay
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 Montevideoport: MontevideoThe capital and main port.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Tiles & Marble in Fray Bentosvia Montevideo · 1 day by roadPulp mill and meat-processing town.
- 03Tiles & Marble in Paysandúvia Montevideo · 1 day by roadAgro-industrial city on the Uruguay river.
- 04Tiles & Marble in Nueva Palmiraport: Nueva PalmiraGrain-export river port.
Importing tiles & marble into Uruguay: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Uruguay — 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 | 01:00–10:30 Uruguay time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +598 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Spanish; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Uruguayan peso (UYU); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | India–MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement — reduced duty on listed goods |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Tiles & Marble specifications for Uruguay
Typical specification range for tiles & marble; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Uruguay'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 Uruguay
- 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. MERCOSUR rules apply; the India–MERCOSUR PTA may reduce duty.
Price, duties & landed cost in Uruguay
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Uruguayan peso (UYU) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Montevideo |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (IVA / ICMS) under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | MERCOSUR rules apply; the India–MERCOSUR PTA may reduce duty. |
| 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 Uruguay
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.