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Who supplies abayas & kaftans in Port Harcourt, Nigeria?
Hurain Garments Exporter (Hurain Engitech & Trade, Palanpur), founded in 2010 by Khalil Syed, is a trading and export company that supplies abayas & kaftans, made by partner factories, to buyers in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. It ships FCL and LCL containers with AQL inspection and export documents at competitive prices below the average wholesale price. Minimum order is 200 pieces per design, or a half or full container; payment is 50% in advance, 50% before dispatch.
Why Port Harcourt needs abayas & kaftans
Port Harcourt sits 1 day by road inland from Onne, where cargo from India is cleared. Contractors around Port Harcourt clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments. Wholesale markets in Port Harcourt buy mixed containers of basics, kidswear and jeans. Abayas and kaftans are the core of modest fashion, with demand concentrated before Ramadan and Eid and orders placed months ahead.
Nigeria is Africa's largest consumer market and a fashion-led market of over 200 million people, with Lagos, Onitsha and Kano feeding markets across West Africa and the Sahel.
Retail chains & stores in Port Harcourt
Stores in Port Harcourt plan ranges two seasons ahead. We sample early, grade carefully and photograph each style, so buyers can commit before the season and receive goods before the first campaign.
In Port Harcourt, department stores and shopping-mall brands buy abayas & kaftans from us mainly for boutiques and multi-brand fashion stores and diaspora and ethnic-wear retailers.
Delivery of abayas & kaftans to Port Harcourt
- 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 OnneIndicative transit 25–40 days (West Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to Port HarcourtAbout 1 day 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 Port Harcourt
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Nigeria working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| [email protected] | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: English) |
| Quotation | USD (NGN equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Port Harcourt: the market for abayas & kaftans
Port Harcourt sits 1 day by road inland from Onne, where cargo from India is cleared. Contractors around Port Harcourt clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments. Wholesale markets in Port Harcourt buy mixed containers of basics, kidswear and jeans.
Abayas and kaftans are the core of modest fashion, with demand concentrated before Ramadan and Eid and orders placed months ahead. In Port Harcourt that demand comes mainly from retail chains & stores, wholesale & trading houses and online marketplaces & d2c brands.
Retailers in Port Harcourt 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.
Wholesalers in Port Harcourt buy garments by the carton and the container, favouring fast-moving sizes and colours of T-shirts, jeans, leggings and kidswear. Mixed-style containers let them test new lines without carrying a large stock of any one design.
E-commerce brands in Port Harcourt reorder best-sellers in small lots, so short lead times, clear MOQs and reliable colour matching matter more than the lowest unit price.
Who buys in Port Harcourt and what sells with abayas & kaftans
Port Harcourt is served through Onne, with 1 day by road to the city; its strongest garment sectors are workwear & safety clothing, wholesale & trading houses, retail chains & stores and online marketplaces & d2c brands.
Trousers & Cargo Pants: Chinos and cargo pants bridge work and weekend wear, and utility versions are bought by contractors and uniform suppliers. Many Port Harcourt buyers add it to the same container.
Jeans: Denim is the garment that sells in every market: jeans are bought for every season, and retailers and wholesalers reorder washes and fits as sizes sell through. Many Port Harcourt buyers add it to the same container.
T-Shirts: T-shirts are the highest-volume garment: bought as retail basics, promotional merchandise and event wear, in plain and printed styles. Many Port Harcourt buyers add it to the same container.
Leggings: Leggings are among the highest-volume women's garments, bought by wholesalers and retailers in dozens of colours and reordered constantly. Many Port Harcourt buyers add it to the same container.
Planning your abayas & kaftans order for Port Harcourt
The calendar in Nigeria sets the delivery window for abayas & kaftans. Hot and humid for much of the year, with rains from April to October. Demand peaks before Christmas, Easter, Eid and the wedding season (November to February), so orders are placed 3–4 months ahead. For abayas & kaftans specifically, orders peak before Ramadan and Eid, placed 4–5 months in advance; kaftans sell around summer and holiday seasons. Our lead time is 40–60 days; embellished styles can take 60–75 days, plus sea transit of about 25–40 days, so we advise confirming orders early enough to land the goods before the peak rather than during it.
Typical buyers of abayas & kaftans in Port Harcourt include modest-fashion boutiques in the Gulf and Europe, wholesalers supplying Ramadan and Eid stock, online modest-fashion brands and retailers serving African Muslim communities. In Port Harcourt, they usually order 200–300 pieces per design; embroidered styles from 150 pieces and reorder the styles that sell through, so we keep fabric, size ratios and labels on file for repeat shipments.
Fabric, fit and colour choices for Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt is warm for most of the year, so we steer buyers of abayas & kaftans towards the lighter end of the range: Nida and crepe 130–180 GSM or cotton and linen-blend kaftans. Heavier blends feel uncomfortable in the heat and slow sell-through in the shops.
Sizes: Length 50–60 inches in even sizes, free size and plus sizes up to 5XL; kids 4–14 years. Colours: Black, navy, taupe, olive, burgundy and neutrals, with pastel kaftan prints.
Buyer's checklist for ordering abayas & kaftans for Port Harcourt
- Place orders 4–5 months before Ramadan
- Approve fabric drape and opacity
- Decide embellishment level and cost
- Set the length range for your market
- Confirm matching hijab or shawl
- Agree packing: hanger or folded
- Check the import and labelling rules for Nigeria: importers use Form M through an authorised bank before shipping, and duties and levies apply; used clothing is prohibited. Confirm current rules with your bank and clearing agent.
- Agree Incoterms (FOB, CFR or CIF Apapa) and the payment terms: 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.
How we ship abayas & kaftans to Port Harcourt
Containers move by sea from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Onne, about 25–40 days, then 1 day by road to Port Harcourt. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF, and your clearing agent handles customs and local delivery in Port Harcourt; we can coordinate with the forwarder you name.
Hanger-packed or folded in individual polybags; 20–30 pieces per carton. Before loading we share a photo, video and measurement report so you can approve what is in the container. Gentle machine wash or dry clean for embellished abayas; steam rather than iron.
Documents supplied 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.
Minimum order and container
Minimum order
200 pieces per design
Half container
Available, mixed styles
Full container
Available, FCL
Typically 200–300 pieces per design; embroidered styles from 150 pieces.
You do not need a full container to order: a half container or an LCL shipment is possible, and several garment lines can share one container and one set of export documents.
Competitive export pricing
The best price on abayas & kaftans for buyers in Port Harcourt
Hurain Garments Exporter provides competitive export prices for worldwide customers, below the average wholesale price, because we buy in volume directly from our partner factories. With 16+ years of experience, we are honored to export to 50+ countries and to cooperate with 10,000+ customers around the world. Are you looking for abayas & kaftans for your brand or wholesale business in Port Harcourt? Hurain Garments Exporter is your best choice. Abayas and kaftans are priced on fabric and embroidery, so batching designs on the same cloth lowers the rate, and fabric, embellishment and sizes can be customized. Minimum order 200 pieces per design, or a half container or a full container as per your requirement. Orders for Port Harcourt are shipped as FCL or LCL with full export documents.
Factory-direct
Priced below the average wholesale rate
16+
Years of experience
50+
Countries we export to
10,000+
Customers worldwide
200 pieces per design
Minimum order, or half / full container
About us
Trusted Abayas & Kaftans manufacturer, supplier and exporter for Port Harcourt
Hurain Garments Exporter is a trading and export company that supplies abayas & kaftans to Port Harcourt, with sampling, AQL inspection, export packing and complete shipping documents.
Our abayas & kaftans are manufactured to your fabric, fit and packing by our partner factories, and we sell and ship them to buyers in Port Harcourt. Buying through us means one supplier for abayas & kaftans and for the other women's & ethnic wear you need, one inspection and one set of export documents.
16+
Years of experience
40+
Our team
10,000+
Happy customers
17
Garment product lines
50
Countries we supply
FCL · LCL
Container export, door-to-port
Our vision in Port Harcourt
Our vision is to make sourcing abayas & kaftans simple and dependable for every buyer in Port Harcourt: clear specifications, honest information about who makes the product, and a supplier that answers questions before and after the order.
Our mission in Port Harcourt
Our mission is to supply abayas & kaftans at competitive prices, below the average wholesale price, through our partner factories and bulk buying, with transparent quotations, inspection before dispatch and reliable delivery to Port Harcourt. Send your specification and quantity to get a price you can compare.
Importing abayas & kaftans into Port Harcourt: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Port Harcourt, Nigeria — 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) |
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| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Nigeria working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +234 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | naira (NGN); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Nigeria Customs Service NICIS II / B'Odogwu platform with Form M |
| Tariff framework | ECOWAS common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period |
Leading buyer segments in Port Harcourt
- Workwear & safety clothingAlso buys: Oil, gas and mining contractors, Construction and engineering firms, Factories and utilities
- Wholesale & trading housesBuys abayas & kaftans: Garment wholesalers and jobbers, Import–export trading houses, Market and bazaar traders
- Retail chains & storesBuys abayas & kaftans: Department stores, Shopping-mall brands, Independent boutiques
- Online marketplaces & D2C brandsBuys abayas & kaftans: Marketplace sellers, Direct-to-consumer labels, Social-commerce shops
Abayas & Kaftans range for Port Harcourt
Types of abayas & kaftans available
- Black crepe abayas
- Embroidered and beaded abayas
- Open-front abayas
- Kaftans and maxi dresses
- Jilbabs
- Prayer dresses and sets
- Hijabs and shawls
- Kids' abayas
Standards: ISO 105 colour fastness, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 on request, AATCC test methods, AQL 2.5 inspection or the standard your project specifies. Importers use Form M through an authorised bank before shipping, and duties and levies apply; used clothing is prohibited. Confirm current rules with your bank and clearing agent.