Quick answer
Who supplies asphalt shingles in Sana'a, Yemen?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a asphalt shingles manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Sana'a. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Hodeidah in about 7–15 days, then 2–3 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Fibreglass-based asphalt roofing shingles for pitched roofs.
Why Sana'a needs asphalt shingles
The capital and largest market of the highlands. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Yemen depends on imports of food, fuel and building materials through Aden, Hodeidah and Mukalla, with reconstruction demand where conditions allow.
Construction & infrastructure in Sana'a
Construction in Sana'a 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 Sana'a, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy asphalt shingles from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys asphalt shingles: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in Sana'a
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Sana'a buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Sana'a, hardware stores and supermarkets buy asphalt shingles from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.
Who buys asphalt shingles: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Delivery of asphalt shingles to Sana'a
- 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 HodeidahIndicative transit 7–15 days (Middle East), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to Sana'aAbout 2–3 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 Sana'a
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Yemen working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Arabic) |
| Quotation | USD (YER equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing asphalt shingles into Sana'a: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Sana'a, Yemen — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Yemen working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +967 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Yemeni Rial (YER); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Leading industries in Sana'a
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys asphalt shingles: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Construction & infrastructureBuys asphalt shingles: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
Asphalt Shingles specifications for Sana'a
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Yemen'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. Security, banking and shipping conditions change often; confirm the route and payment channel before ordering.