Quick answer
Who supplies timber in Hodeidah, Yemen?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a timber manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Hodeidah. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Hodeidah in about 7–15 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Sawn timber and structural lumber for construction and joinery.
Why Hodeidah needs timber
Red Sea port for food and fuel imports. 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.
Wholesale & retail distribution in Hodeidah
Distributors and retailers in Hodeidah import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Hodeidah, 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
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Delivery of timber to Hodeidah
- 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.
- 3Clearance at HodeidahHodeidah 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 Hodeidah
| 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 timber into Hodeidah: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Hodeidah, 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 Hodeidah
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Agriculture & grain handlingAlso buys: Grain traders & reserves, Flour, rice & feed mills, Seed processors
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys timber: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
Timber specifications for Hodeidah
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.