Tile Supplier in Addis Ababa
Ceramic and porcelain tiles exported from Morbi, India to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in container quantities.
Tile exporter to Addis Ababa.
Lumina Tile supplies ceramic and porcelain tiles to buyers in Addis Ababa from our base in Morbi, Gujarat, the largest tile manufacturing cluster in India. Addis Ababa is the dominant commercial centre and the destination for most imported finishing materials, and the buyers we work with there are typically importer-distributors and project contractors.
Cargo for Addis Ababa moves through Djibouti, then rail to Modjo and road. Sea transit runs roughly 12 to 20 days by sea to Djibouti, one of the shortest sea legs from India, plus inland clearance and haulage where most of the delay concentrates, so most buyers plan a reorder before the previous container clears. We quote on the Incoterm that suits your side, and the technical file travels with the shipment.
Ethiopia has historically been one of the largest African buyers of Indian tile, but the government has stated an intention to curtail ceramic imports as domestic capacity scales. We treat it as a market in transition and will tell you the current position rather than assume continuity.
- Destination
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Shipped from
- Morbi, Gujarat, India via Mundra Port
- Port of entry
- Djibouti, then rail to Modjo and road
- Sea transit
- Roughly 12 to 20 days by sea to Djibouti, one of the shortest sea legs from India, plus inland clearance and haulage where most of the delay concentrates
- Order size
- Full container load, 20ft and 40ft. Mixed containers across sizes and designs on request.
- Range
- 49 sizes across 8 categories, 15 surface finishes, 6 to 20 mm
- Conformity
- A mandatory pre-export verification of conformity programme applies and a certificate of conformity from an authorised body is required at clearance; we confirm current scope before shipping.
- Currency and language
- Ethiopian birr (ETB). Amharic domestically, with English used for trade documentation.
- Typical buyer
- Importer-distributors and project contractors
Tile importer and distributor supply for Addis Ababa
Most of our Addis Ababa enquiries come from importer-distributors and project contractors. If you are importing to stock and resell, we can hold artwork and run repeat lots so your shelf stays consistent between shipments. If you are buying against a specific project, we can produce to the drawing and grade the lot to the standard the specification asks for.
Bulk and container-load orders to Addis Ababa
We ship full containers to Djibouti. A 20ft container carries roughly 1,100 to 1,400 square metres depending on size and thickness, and a 40ft roughly double that. Mixed containers across sizes, surfaces and designs are normal for us, so a first order to Addis Ababa does not have to be a single design.
Get a quote
Pricing delivered to Addis Ababa
Tell us the sizes, surfaces and volumes you need. We quote to Djibouti with the technical file attached.
Export desk: +91 98984 27293 · export@luminatile.com
The full Morbi range, shipped to Addis Ababa.
Every size below is available to order in container quantities. Surfaces vary by size, so the available finishes are listed against each one.
Ceramic Wall Tiles
7–9 mmCeramic Floor Tiles
7–12 mmPorcelain Floor Tiles
8 / 9 / 10 / 12 mmFull Body Floor Tiles
8 / 9 / 10 mmSoluble Salt & Double Charge
8–9 mmLarge Slab Tiles
6 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 mmOutdoor Porcelain Tiles
16 / 20 mmSubway Tiles
6–9 mmDesigns available to Addis Ababa.
A selection from our current library. Any design here prints across the sizes it is produced in, and we hold the artwork so repeat orders match your first shipment.
What are you buying for Addis Ababa?
Ceramic Wall Tiles
7 sizes · 7–9 mm
Supply to Addis Ababa →Ceramic Floor Tiles
4 sizes · 7–12 mm
Supply to Addis Ababa →Porcelain Floor Tiles
10 sizes · 8 / 9 / 10 / 12 mm
Supply to Addis Ababa →Full Body Floor Tiles
3 sizes · 8 / 9 / 10 mm
Supply to Addis Ababa →Soluble Salt & Double Charge
1 sizes · 8–9 mm
Supply to Addis Ababa →Large Slab Tiles
7 sizes · 6 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 mm
Supply to Addis Ababa →Outdoor Porcelain Tiles
4 sizes · 16 / 20 mm
Supply to Addis Ababa →Subway Tiles
13 sizes · 6–9 mm
Supply to Addis Ababa →How it works
From enquiry to container, Addis Ababa.
Tell us the specification
Send the sizes, surfaces and volumes you need for Addis Ababa. If you are matching an existing floor, send a photo and we will find the closest design in the library.
Quote and samples
We quote on your chosen Incoterm to Djibouti, with the technical file attached so your side can check conformity before you commit.
Production and quality grading
Your lot is produced and graded to the agreed standard. Calibre and shade are checked across the lot, not just at the start of the run.
Documentation and shipping
Packing list, invoice, certificate of origin and the technical file travel with the container. A mandatory pre-export verification of conformity programme applies and a certificate of conformity from an authorised body is required at clearance; we confirm current scope before shipping.
Other cities we supply in Ethiopia
- Tile Supplier in ModjoET
- Tile Supplier in AdamaET
- Tile Supplier in Dire DawaET
- Tile Supplier in HawassaET
- Tile Supplier in Bahir DarET
- Tile Supplier in MekelleET
Common questions
Do you supply tiles to Addis Ababa?
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Yes. We export ceramic and porcelain tiles from Morbi, India to Addis Ababa in container quantities. Cargo routes through Djibouti, then rail to Modjo and road, with sea transit of roughly 12 to 20 days by sea to Djibouti, one of the shortest sea legs from India, plus inland clearance and haulage where most of the delay concentrates. We work with importer-distributors and project contractors and quote on the Incoterm that suits your operation.
What is the minimum order for Addis Ababa?
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One full container. A 20ft container holds roughly 1,100 to 1,400 square metres depending on tile thickness and size, and a 40ft holds roughly double. If you need several sizes or designs, we can mix them within one container rather than making you order a container of each.
How long does shipping to Addis Ababa take?
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Sea transit runs roughly 12 to 20 days by sea to Djibouti, one of the shortest sea legs from India, plus inland clearance and haulage where most of the delay concentrates, entering through Djibouti. Production time is separate and depends on whether the design is in stock or being run for you. We confirm both dates at the quote stage rather than after you commit.
What documentation do you provide for import into Ethiopia?
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A mandatory pre-export verification of conformity programme applies and a certificate of conformity from an authorised body is required at clearance; we confirm current scope before shipping. Every shipment travels with the packing list, commercial invoice, certificate of origin and the full technical file, so your customs broker and your customer both have what they need.
Can you match a tile we are already selling in Addis Ababa?
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Usually. Send a photo and the dimensions and we will look for the closest design in the library. We hold the artwork for everything we produce, so once you have chosen a design, repeat orders match your first shipment rather than drifting shade to shade.
What sizes and finishes can you ship to Addis Ababa?
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The full range: 49 sizes across eight categories from 5 x 25 cm subway up to 160 x 320 cm slabs, in 15 surface finishes, 6 to 20 mm thick. Available finishes vary by size, and the size chart on this page lists which surfaces each size is produced in.