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Manufacturer, Wholesaler, Supplier & Exporter in Harare, Zimbabwe
Hurain Garments Exporter supplies buyers in Harare with 17 garment lines — jeans, shirts, T-shirts, kurtis, kidswear, uniforms, hoodies and caps — shipped from Gujarat with inspection and export documentation. Garments manufacturer, wholesaler, supplier and exporter in Harare. Hurain Garments Exporter is a trading and export company: our garments are made by partner factories and supplied to buyers in Harare from 200 to 1,500 pieces per style, depending on the garment, or a half or full container, at competitive prices below the average wholesale price.
Market snapshot
- Country
- Zimbabwe
- Currency
- Zimbabwe Gold (USD widely used) (ZWG)
- Languages
- English, Shona, Ndebele
- Gateway port
- via Beira
- Indicative sea transit from Gujarat
- 18–28 days (Southern Africa)
Quick answer
Who supplies garments in bulk to Harare, Zimbabwe?
Hurain Garments Exporter (Hurain Engitech & Trade, Palanpur), founded in 2010 by Khalil Syed, is a trading and export company that supplies garments, made by partner factories, to Harare. It ships FCL and LCL containers with AQL inspection and export documents at competitive prices below the average wholesale price. Minimum order is 200 to 1,500 pieces per style, depending on the garment, or a half or full container; payment is 50% in advance, 50% before dispatch.
As a capital, Harare concentrates ministries, head offices, schools and hospitals, which tender for uniforms and buy smart-casual and formal wear in volume.
Harare is a wholesale and distribution hub, where traders buy mixed containers of T-shirts, jeans, kidswear and basics for onward sale across Zimbabwe.
Head offices of retailers and distributors in Harare plan buying centrally, so consolidated multi-style shipments suit them well.
Wholesalers in Harare ask for assortment containers, a mix of fast-moving styles in carton quantities, so stock turns faster than with single-product loads.
Cargo for Harare normally arrives through via Beira; indicative sea transit from Mundra or Nhava Sheva to Southern Africa is 18–28 days.
Who buys garments in Harare — by segment
Schools, institutions & corporate uniforms in Harare
Institutional buyers in Harare 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
Retail chains & stores in Harare
Retailers in Harare 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
Wholesale & trading houses in Harare
Trading houses in Harare 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
Workwear & safety clothing in Harare
Contractors and industrial plants in Harare 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
Most-demanded products in Harare
Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe. Construction sites, factories and industrial plants around Harare need coveralls, hi-vis and work shirts. Retail buyers in Harare order shirts, T-shirts, jeans and kidswear each season.
Harare at a glance for garment buyers
Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe. Construction sites, factories and industrial plants around Harare need coveralls, hi-vis and work shirts. Retail buyers in Harare order shirts, T-shirts, jeans and kidswear each season.
Who buys garments in Harare
Workwear & safety clothing: Heavy industry in Harare wants workwear that survives industrial laundering and hard use, so fabric weight, seam strength and colour-fastness are tested and reported before dispatch.
Retail chains & stores: Retailers in Harare 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.
Wholesale & trading houses: Trading houses in Harare 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.
Schools, institutions & corporate uniforms: Schools, hospitals and agencies in Harare order uniforms every year, usually matched to an approved shade and repeated season after season. A supplier who keeps the shade, size chart and embroidery file wins the next tender.
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 Harare 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.
Planning garment orders for Harare
Warm wet summers from November to March and a cool dry winter; peaks follow school terms from January and Christmas. We ship from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Beira in about 18–28 days; production takes 25 to 60 days, so confirm peak-season orders for Harare three to five months ahead.
How an order reaches Harare
Goods for Harare are cut, sewn and finished in our partner factories, inspected on an AQL basis and consolidated at our Gujarat base, then loaded at Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva. The container is discharged at Beira, and your clearing agent moves it on to Harare. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF, and we send the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading as soon as the container is loaded.
Importers in Harare usually start with a mixed first container to test the market: two or three fast-moving basics, one design-led line and a few trial styles. Repeat orders then concentrate on the lines that sell, which shortens the lead time because fabric and patterns are already on file.
Why importers in Harare source garments from India
Value-priced T-shirts, jeans, school uniforms, kidswear and hoodies sell strongly. Indian factories supply the fabrics these buyers ask for, such as cotton, rayon, linen blends, denim and knits, in small design runs, which suits importers in Harare who test a range before they commit to larger orders.
Wholesalers and cross-border traders in Harare and Bulawayo buy mixed containers; schools and institutions tender for uniforms; mining firms buy workwear. A mixed first container with two or three fast-moving basics, one design-led line and a few trial styles is the usual way in, and repeat orders then concentrate on what sells.
Garments in highest demand in Harare
Trousers & Cargo Pants: Chinos and cargo pants bridge work and weekend wear, and utility versions are bought by contractors and uniform suppliers.
Shirts: Formal and casual shirts are staple stock for menswear retailers and uniform suppliers, reordered as sizes and colours sell out.
Polo T-Shirts: Polos are the world's most-ordered uniform top: hotels, security firms, schools and corporates reorder them for staff and renew them every year.
Workwear & Corporate Uniforms: Mines, oil sites, contractors, hotels and hospitals clothe whole crews, and re-clothe them when contracts start or garments wear out.
T-Shirts: T-shirts are the highest-volume garment: bought as retail basics, promotional merchandise and event wear, in plain and printed styles.
Track Pants & Shorts: Track pants and shorts serve sport, home and travel, and are easy for wholesalers to sell because they fit many body sizes.
Kidswear: Children outgrow clothes quickly, so kidswear is replaced every season, with back-to-school and festive peaks.
Caps: Caps are cheap to ship and easy to brand, so they feature in promotional orders, school and event wear, and retail accessory ranges.
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.
Leggings: Leggings are among the highest-volume women's garments, bought by wholesalers and retailers in dozens of colours and reordered constantly.
School Uniforms: Schools reorder uniforms every term; tenders are won on price and lost on delivery, and a matching shade must be repeated for years.
Printed Shirts: Printed shirts are fast fashion for warm-weather and resort markets: designs age quickly and are replaced each season.
Doing business with India from Harare: 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 Harare
| Country | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Currency | Zimbabwe Gold (USD widely used) (ZWG) |
| Languages | English, Shona, Ndebele |
| Gateway port | via Beira |
| 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.
Harare at a glance for buyers
Capital & institutional hub
Typical orders: schools, institutions & corporate uniforms, retail chains & stores.
Trade & wholesale hub
Typical orders: wholesale & trading houses, retail chains & stores.
Competitive export pricing
The best price on ready-made garments for buyers in Harare
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 ready-made garments for your brand or wholesale business in Harare? Hurain Garments Exporter is your best choice. Customized ready-made garments are available as per your requirements. Minimum order 200 to 1,500 pieces per style, depending on the garment, or a half container or a full container as per your requirement. Orders for Harare 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 to 1,500 pieces per style, depending on the garment
Minimum order, or half / full container
About us
Trusted Garments manufacturer, supplier and exporter for Harare
Hurain Garments Exporter is a trading and export company that supplies garments to Harare, with sampling, AQL inspection, export packing and complete shipping documents.
Our garments are manufactured to your fabric, fit and packing by our partner factories, and we sell and ship them to buyers in Harare. Buying through us means one supplier for garments and for the other ready-made garments 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 Harare
Our vision is to make sourcing garments simple and dependable for every buyer in Harare: clear specifications, honest information about who makes the product, and a supplier that answers questions before and after the order.
Our mission in Harare
Our mission is to supply garments 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 Harare. Send your specification and quantity to get a price you can compare.
FAQ
Importing to Harare — frequently asked questions
Do you export garments to Harare?
Yes. Hurain Garments Exporter exports ready-made garments — jeans, shirts, T-shirts, kurtis, kidswear, uniforms, hoodies and caps — to buyers in Harare, by sea (FCL or LCL) and air, with full export documentation.
Which port do you ship to for Harare?
Shipments for Harare usually move through the transit corridor via Beira. We quote FOB Indian port, CFR or CIF via Beira, and can coordinate onward delivery through your forwarder.
How long does shipping from India to Harare 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 Harare 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 Harare look for in garments?
Value-priced T-shirts, jeans, school uniforms, kidswear and hoodies sell strongly.
When should importers in Harare 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 Harare?
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 Harare?
Yes. Men's, women's, kids', uniform and activewear lines can be consolidated into one FCL or LCL shipment to Harare with one set of documents, which usually lowers freight and clearance cost.
What are your payment terms?
50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.
Is there a garments supplier near me in Harare?
Buyers in Harare can order garments straight from Hurain Garments Exporter in India. We ship by sea (FCL or LCL) and air with full export documentation. WhatsApp +91 87809 43729, call +91 87809 43729 or email [email protected].
Who is the best garments manufacturer and exporter for Harare?
Compare suppliers on four things: a quotation to your specification, complete export documents, consolidated shipments and clear payment terms. Hurain Garments Exporter covers all four for Harare, and quotes garments per enquiry from Palanpur, Gujarat.
Can I buy garments in bulk from India for Harare as an importer or distributor?
Yes, bulk orders are what Hurain Garments Exporter is set up for: importers and distributors in Harare order garments by the container (FCL) or part load (LCL), with the price quoted per enquiry by size, grade and quantity.
Who supplies and exports garments to Harare?
Hurain Garments Exporter, the apparel export arm of Hurain Engitech & Trade, supplies and exports garments to Harare. It is a manufacturer-supplier-exporter based in Palanpur, Gujarat, India, trading since 2010, shipping by sea (FCL or LCL) and air with full export documentation. Quotations come within 1–2 business days on WhatsApp +91 87809 43729 or [email protected].
How do I order garments for Harare from India?
Ordering garments for Harare takes 6 steps: 1) share your requirement, 2) receive a detailed quotation, 3) approve samples, 4) production in indian clusters, 5) inspection before loading, 6) export packing and documents. Start by sending your product list, quantities and destination to WhatsApp +91 87809 43729 or [email protected], and Hurain Garments Exporter replies with a detailed quotation.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for garments in Harare?
The minimum order is confirmed per style in the quotation. Several styles can share one FCL or LCL container to via Beira, so Harare buyers can start with a mixed first order and repeat the styles that sell.
Which documents do I need to import garments into Zimbabwe?
Your customs broker in Zimbabwe normally needs the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading, which Hurain Garments Exporter supplies with every shipment of garments. 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. Customs duty plus VAT (SACU / SADC frameworks where applicable). Confirm the HS code and duty with your broker before finalising the landed cost.
Can I get a sample of garments before ordering for Harare?
Yes. We send a fabric swatch, lab-dip and a made-up sample with measurements for approval before bulk production starts. Sample and courier charges are usually adjusted against the bulk order. Samples are sent to Harare by international courier, and approval is recorded before production starts, which protects buyers in Zimbabwe from surprises on a full container.
Can I sell garments under my own brand in Harare?
Yes. We apply your labels, hang tags, barcodes and packaging to garments, and develop your own prints, washes and trims. Wording for Zimbabwe is confirmed with your importer before production.
How do you check the quality of garments before shipping to Harare?
Every order is inspected on an AQL basis for measurements, shade, stitching and packing, and you receive a pre-shipment photo and measurement report. Third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas) can be arranged on request before the container leaves for via Beira.
How is garments packed for delivery to Harare?
garments is packed in ratio cartons. Cartons are palletised or floor-loaded into an FCL or LCL container for via Beira, about 18–28 days by sea, with the marks and labels your importer asks for. Export-strength cartons protect the garments in transit.
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