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Manufacturer, Wholesaler, Supplier & Exporter in Zimbabwe
Hurain Garments Exporter is an Indian manufacturer, wholesaler, supplier and exporter of ready-made garments serving importers, wholesalers, retailers and uniform buyers in Zimbabwe. We supply 17 garment lines and consolidate them into single, inspected export shipments.
Market snapshot
- Capital
- Harare
- Currency
- Zimbabwe Gold (USD widely used) (ZWG)
- Languages
- English, Shona, Ndebele
- Main ports / gateway
- via Beira / Durban
- Indicative sea transit from Gujarat
- 18–28 days (Southern Africa)
Quick answer
Who supplies garments in bulk to Zimbabwe?
Hurain Garments Exporter (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a manufacturer, wholesaler, supplier and exporter to Zimbabwe, shipping wholesale & trading houses, retail chains & stores, schools, institutions & corporate uniforms garments and more to via Beira / Durban in about 18–28 days by sea, with FOB, CFR or CIF quotations.
Zimbabwe, with its capital at Harare, is served through the Beira / Durban transit corridor. Most orders combine several garment lines so one set of documents clears everything.
Who buys garments in Zimbabwe — by segment
Wholesale & trading houses in Zimbabwe
Trading houses in Zimbabwe sell on to shops and market traders, so they judge a supplier on consistent sizing, stable prices and on-time loading. We pack to the size curve of the buyer's customers and keep repeat styles in stock fabric.
Who buys: Garment wholesalers and jobbers · Import–export trading houses · Market and bazaar traders · Re-export merchants
Retail chains & stores in Zimbabwe
Retailers in Zimbabwe restock shirts, T-shirts, jeans, kidswear and seasonal fashion every few weeks, and want private-label labelling, hang tags and barcodes applied at source so garments go straight onto the shop floor.
Who buys: Department stores · Shopping-mall brands · Independent boutiques · Hypermarket clothing counters
Schools, institutions & corporate uniforms in Zimbabwe
Institutional buyers in Zimbabwe tender for uniforms months before term or contract start. We plan production backwards from the delivery date and keep a buffer for shipping and port delays.
Who buys: Schools and colleges · Hospitals and clinics · Government departments · Security and facility firms
Workwear & safety clothing in Zimbabwe
Contractors and industrial plants in Zimbabwe clothe whole crews at once, ordering coveralls, hi-vis vests, work shirts and trousers in site-by-site size runs with logos and reflective tape applied before shipping.
Who buys: Oil, gas and mining contractors · Construction and engineering firms · Factories and utilities · Ports and logistics
The garment market in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a cash-and-USD economy where Harare and Bulawayo wholesalers buy goods by the container for traders who sell across southern Africa.
Buyers here are wholesalers and cross-border traders in Harare and Bulawayo buy mixed containers; schools and institutions tender for uniforms; mining firms buy workwear.
What buyers in Zimbabwe look for
Value-priced T-shirts, jeans, school uniforms, kidswear and hoodies sell strongly.
Warm wet summers from November to March and a cool dry winter; peaks follow school terms from January and Christmas.
Import rules and labelling for Zimbabwe
Goods transit through South Africa or Mozambique and clear in Zimbabwe with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; check duty and import-licence rules with your agent.
Duties and taxes: Customs duty plus VAT (SACU / SADC frameworks where applicable). Rates change, so confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker before you finalise landed cost; we supply the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin needed for clearance.
Planning garment orders for Zimbabwe
Warm wet summers from November to March and a cool dry winter; peaks follow school terms from January and Christmas. Our production lead time runs from 25 days on repeat styles to about 60 days on new designs, plus sea transit of about 18–28 days to Beira / Durban. Orders for peak seasons should therefore be confirmed three to five months before the shelf date.
We keep your fabric references, size ratios, labels and shade standards on file, so a repeat order for Zimbabwe is quoted within a day and produced faster than the first.
Shipping garments to Zimbabwe
Containers leave Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva and reach Beira / Durban in about 18–28 days. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF; your clearing agent handles customs and local delivery, and we coordinate with the forwarder you name. Zimbabwe is landlocked, so cargo moves by sea to the transit port and then by road or rail. Duties and taxes: Customs duty plus VAT (SACU / SADC frameworks where applicable). Goods transit through South Africa or Mozambique and clear in Zimbabwe with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; check duty and import-licence rules with your agent.
Documents with every shipment: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading, plus test reports and compliance documents where your market asks for them. Payment terms: 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.
Garments in highest demand in Zimbabwe
The garment lines for which Zimbabwe is one of our export markets, with the reason buyers here order them.
- Trousers & Cargo Pants supplier in Zimbabwe
Chinos and cargo pants bridge work and weekend wear, and utility versions are bought by contractors and uniform suppliers. Zimbabwe is one of our export markets for it, with demand led by retail chains & stores and workwear & safety clothing.
- School Uniforms supplier in Zimbabwe
Schools reorder uniforms every term; tenders are won on price and lost on delivery, and a matching shade must be repeated for years. Zimbabwe is one of our export markets for it, with demand led by schools, institutions & corporate uniforms and wholesale & trading houses.
- Workwear & Corporate Uniforms supplier in Zimbabwe
Mines, oil sites, contractors, hotels and hospitals clothe whole crews, and re-clothe them when contracts start or garments wear out. Zimbabwe is one of our export markets for it, with demand led by workwear & safety clothing and schools, institutions & corporate uniforms.
Doing business with India from Zimbabwe: local guide
Working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan orders 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 |
Trade & logistics for Zimbabwe
| Capital | Harare |
|---|---|
| Currency | Zimbabwe Gold (USD widely used) (ZWG) |
| Languages | English, Shona, Ndebele |
| Main ports / gateway | via Beira / Durban |
| Indicative sea transit from Gujarat | 18–28 days (Southern Africa) |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT (SACU / SADC frameworks where applicable) |
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request) |
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF |
Transit times and tax notes are indicative. Zimbabwe is landlocked, so cargo moves by sea to the transit port and then by road or rail; we coordinate the sea leg and documents, and your forwarder handles the inland leg. Confirmed schedules, HS codes and duties are set out at quotation stage.
All products available in Zimbabwe
Pick a category to see every product we supply to Zimbabwe, with city-wise delivery details.
Garments & Apparel
Quality checks before shipping to Zimbabwe
- Fabric inspection and shrinkage, GSM and colour-fastness checks before cutting
- Lab-dip and wash-card approval against your shade reference
- In-line checks during cutting, sewing and finishing
- Final inspection on an AQL 2.5 basis: measurements, stitching, shade and defects
- Carton, ratio and label check against the packing list
- Photo, video and measurement report shared with you before the container is loaded
How to order
How to import from India to Zimbabwe
- 01Share your requirement. Send product names, a tech pack or reference garment, sizes, quantities, destination port and labelling needs by form, email or WhatsApp.
- 02Receive a detailed quotation. We confirm fabric, fit and trims and reply with price (FOB, CFR or CIF), MOQ per style, packing, lead time and payment terms.
- 03Approve samples. We send a fabric swatch, lab-dip and a made-up sample with measurements for approval before bulk production starts.
- 04Production in Indian clusters. Your order is cut, sewn, finished and tracked in factories in Tiruppur, Ludhiana, Delhi NCR, Jaipur, Surat and Ahmedabad against the agreed schedule.
- 05Inspection before loading. Goods are checked on an AQL basis for measurements, shade, stitching and packing; a pre-shipment photo and measurement report is shared with you.
- 06Export packing and documents. Garments are packed in ratio cartons, palletised and shipped FCL or LCL with invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.
FAQ
Importing to Zimbabwe — frequently asked questions
Do you export garments to Zimbabwe?
Yes. Hurain Garments Exporter exports ready-made garments — jeans, shirts, T-shirts, kurtis, kidswear, uniforms, hoodies and caps — to buyers in Zimbabwe, by sea (FCL or LCL) and air, with full export documentation.
Which port do you ship to for Zimbabwe?
Shipments for Zimbabwe usually move through the transit corridor via Beira / Durban. We quote FOB Indian port, CFR or CIF via Beira / Durban, and can coordinate onward delivery through your forwarder.
How long does shipping from India to Zimbabwe take?
Indicative sea transit from Gujarat ports to Southern Africa is about 18–28 days, plus 25–60 days of production. The confirmed schedule depends on the carrier and routing and is given in the quotation.
Do you quote in Zimbabwe Gold (USD widely used)?
Export quotations are issued in USD (EUR on request). Buyers in Zimbabwe pay in Zimbabwe Gold (USD widely used) (ZWG) through their bank, which converts at the prevailing rate.
What import taxes apply to garments in Zimbabwe?
Customs duty plus VAT (SACU / SADC frameworks where applicable). Rates change, so confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker before finalising landed cost; we supply the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin needed for clearance.
What do buyers in Zimbabwe look for in garments?
Value-priced T-shirts, jeans, school uniforms, kidswear and hoodies sell strongly.
When should importers in Zimbabwe place garment orders?
Warm wet summers from November to March and a cool dry winter; peaks follow school terms from January and Christmas. Confirm peak-season orders three to five months before the shelf date.
Which rules apply to garment imports in Zimbabwe?
Goods transit through South Africa or Mozambique and clear in Zimbabwe with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; check duty and import-licence rules with your agent.
Who buys garments from India in Zimbabwe?
Wholesalers and cross-border traders in Harare and Bulawayo buy mixed containers; schools and institutions tender for uniforms; mining firms buy workwear.
Can I combine different garments in one container to Zimbabwe?
Yes. Men's, women's, kids', uniform and activewear lines can be consolidated into one FCL or LCL shipment to Zimbabwe with one set of documents, which usually lowers freight and clearance cost.
Request a quotation
Sourcing for Zimbabwe? Send your list.
Share product, specification, quantity and destination port. Our export team replies with price, MOQ, packing and lead time.