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Who is a reliable lubricant oils supplier and exporter for Zimbabwe?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports lubricant oils to buyers in Zimbabwe, including Bulawayo, Gweru, Kwekwe. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Beira / Durban with about 18–28 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Zimbabwe needs lubricant oils
Zimbabwe has large mining (platinum, gold, lithium, chrome) and farming sectors, supplied through Beira and Durban.
Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Mining & minerals in Zimbabwe
Platinum, gold, chrome and lithium mines need heavy spares.
In Zimbabwe, open-pit and underground mines and mineral processing plants buy lubricant oils from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricant oils: Open-pit and underground mines · Mineral processing plants · Quarries · Bulk ports
Agriculture & grain handling in Zimbabwe
Tobacco, maize and soybean need storage and processing equipment.
In Zimbabwe, grain traders & reserves and flour, rice & feed mills buy lubricant oils from us mainly for gearboxes and bearings and chassis.
Who buys lubricant oils: Grain traders & reserves · Flour, rice & feed mills · Seed processors · Irrigation
Automotive & workshops in Zimbabwe
Auto-parts traders in Zimbabwe turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Zimbabwe, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy lubricant oils from us mainly for compressors and automotive and fleets.
Who buys lubricant oils: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Zimbabwe
Factories in Zimbabwe keep lines running with bearings, belts, couplings, seals, hand and power tools, and calibrated gauges. MRO distributors need reliable, well-priced stock across hundreds of SKUs.
In Zimbabwe, factories & oems and mro distributors buy lubricant oils from us mainly for hydraulic systems and gearboxes.
Who buys lubricant oils: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Top 7 cities for lubricant oils in Zimbabwe
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of lubricant oils. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Lubricant Oils in Bulawayovia Durban · 3 days by roadEngineering and manufacturing city of the south-west.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceMining & minerals
- 02Lubricant Oils in Gweruvia Beira · 2–3 days by roadMidlands ferrochrome and mining centre.Mining & mineralsManufacturing & plant maintenance
- 03Lubricant Oils in Kwekwevia Beira · 2–3 days by roadGold and steel town.Mining & mineralsManufacturing & plant maintenance
- 04Lubricant Oils in Chinhoyivia Beira · 2–3 days by roadFarming region with platinum mining nearby.Mining & mineralsAgriculture & grain handling
- 05Lubricant Oils in Masvingovia Beira · 2–3 days by roadSugar estates and lithium mining.Mining & mineralsAgriculture & grain handling
- 06Lubricant Oils in Hararevia Beira · 2 days by roadThe capital and main industrial and consumer market.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 07Lubricant Oils in Mutarevia Beira · 1 day by roadBorder city on the Beira corridor with timber and tea.Agriculture & grain handling
Importing lubricant oils into Zimbabwe: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Zimbabwe — 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 Zimbabwe working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +263 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English, Shona, Ndebele; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Zimbabwe Gold (USD widely used) (ZWG); quotations in USD |
| 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 |
Lubricant Oils specifications for Zimbabwe
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Zimbabwe's import requirements.
| Oil grades | SAE 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50; ISO VG 32, 46, 68, 220, 320 |
|---|---|
| Greases | Lithium, lithium complex, calcium, EP 2 / EP 3 |
| Packing | 1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 50 L, 210 L; 0.5–180 kg |
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 or the standard your project specifies. Regulated products need a CBCA certificate under Zimbabwe's pre-shipment programme.
Price, duties & landed cost in Zimbabwe
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Zimbabwe Gold (USD widely used) (ZWG) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Beira / Durban |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT (SACU / SADC frameworks where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Regulated products need a CBCA certificate under Zimbabwe's pre-shipment programme. |
| 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 Zimbabwe
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.