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Who is a reliable nuts, bolts & screws supplier and exporter for Zambia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports nuts, bolts & screws to buyers in Zambia, including Lusaka, Kafue, Kitwe. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Dar es Salaam / Durban with about 18–28 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Zambia needs nuts, bolts & screws
Zambia is Africa's second-largest copper producer. The Copperbelt drives most industrial demand, while Lusaka is the commercial centre. Cargo arrives by road or rail through Dar es Salaam, Durban, Beira or Walvis Bay.
Bolts, nuts and anchors hold together steel structures, machines and panels, and are consumed in large quantities on every project.
Construction & infrastructure in Zambia
Urban growth in Lusaka and the Copperbelt drives building-material demand.
In Zambia, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy nuts, bolts & screws from us mainly for construction and steel structures and machinery assembly.
Who buys nuts, bolts & screws: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Zambia
Engineering shops in Kitwe and Ndola service the mines.
In Zambia, factories & oems and mro distributors buy nuts, bolts & screws from us mainly for furniture and electrical panels.
Who buys nuts, bolts & screws: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Power & utilities in Zambia
Power stations and utilities in Zambia need valves, gauges, cables, switchgear and — for solid-fuel plants — plant spares.
In Zambia, power plants and utilities buy nuts, bolts & screws from us mainly for automotive and construction and steel structures.
Who buys nuts, bolts & screws: Power plants · Utilities · Transmission contractors
Wholesale & retail distribution in Zambia
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Zambia buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Zambia, hardware stores and supermarkets buy nuts, bolts & screws from us mainly for machinery assembly and furniture.
Who buys nuts, bolts & screws: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Construction and steel structures · Machinery assembly · Furniture · Electrical panels · Automotive.
Top 6 cities for nuts, bolts & screws in Zambia
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of nuts, bolts & screws. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Nuts, Bolts & Screws in Lusakavia Dar es Salaam · 5–7 days by roadThe capital and main distribution centre, with factories in its multi-facility economic zone.Construction & infrastructureManufacturing & plant maintenanceWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Nuts, Bolts & Screws in Kafuevia Durban · 5–7 days by roadIndustrial town with fertiliser production and the Kafue Gorge hydropower station.Manufacturing & plant maintenancePower & utilities
- 03Nuts, Bolts & Screws in Kitwevia Dar es Salaam · 5–7 days by roadCopperbelt engineering and mining-supply hub.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 04Nuts, Bolts & Screws in Ndolavia Dar es Salaam · 5–7 days by roadCopperbelt commercial city with a refinery and cement plant.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 05Nuts, Bolts & Screws in Kabwevia Dar es Salaam · 5–7 days by roadHistoric mining town and farming centre on the line of rail.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 06Nuts, Bolts & Screws in Livingstonevia Durban · 5–6 days by roadVictoria Falls tourism city.Wholesale & retail distribution
Importing nuts, bolts & screws into Zambia: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Zambia — 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 | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Zambia working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +260 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Zambian Kwacha (ZMW); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ASYCUDA World |
| Tariff framework | COMESA and SADC member |
| 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 |
Nuts, Bolts & Screws specifications for Zambia
Typical specification range for nuts, bolts & screws; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Zambia's import requirements.
| Grades | 4.6, 8.8, 10.9; MS; SS 304/316 |
|---|---|
| Finishes | Plain, zinc plated, HDG, black oxide |
| Sizes | M3 to M36 |
All 2 nuts, bolts & screws we supply in Zambia
Standards: DIN 931, DIN 933, DIN 934, ISO 4014, IS 1363 or the standard your project specifies. Regulated products must comply with compulsory standards enforced by the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency.
Price, duties & landed cost in Zambia
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Dar es Salaam / Durban |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT (SACU / SADC frameworks where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Regulated products must comply with compulsory standards enforced by the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency. |
| 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 Zambia
Items are rust-protected where needed (VCI paper, oil or grease), packed in cartons, boxes or wooden cases, and palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets. Carton marks, barcodes and private-label packing are available.