Cargo for Ethiopia lands at Djibouti + road to Addis Ababa. Combine this unit with other equipment in one container to bring the freight per item down. The same service covers Hawassa, Addis Ababa and Bole Lemi Industrial Park. It suits banquet & wedding caterings in Ethiopia.
Food Warmer rate in Ethiopia, 2026
The base model costs ₹45,000 ex-works (≈ ETB 72,581) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Ethiopia by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | ETB | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | ETB 72,581 | ₹45,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | ETB 24,758 | ₹15,350 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.0 CBM) | ETB 13,561 | ₹8,408 |
| Marine insurance | ETB 610 | ₹378 |
| CIF Djibouti + road to Addis Ababa | ETB 111,510 | ₹69,136 |
| Import duty (Ethiopia tariff) | ETB 11,152 | ₹6,914 |
| Other import levies | ETB 14,497 | ₹8,988 |
| Import VAT / GST 15% | ETB 20,574 | ₹12,756 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | ETB 12,847 | ₹7,965 |
| Estimated landed cost | ETB 170,576 | ₹1,05,757 |
Estimate based on rates as of October 2026. Duties and freight change often; your customs broker confirms the final figure. Use the landed cost calculator for multiple items.
Standard model and build
| Standard model | Heated cabinet, 3 shelves, 30–90 °C |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 food grade; SS 316 option |
| HSN / HS code | 8419.81 |
| Packed volume / weight | 0.5 CBM · 50 kg (base model) |
| Power & fuel in Ethiopia | 220 V / 380 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | ECAE, EFDA |
Custom sizes and options
- Export builds for 60 Hz and 120/208–240 V supplies
- Flame-failure devices, piezo ignition and thermostats
- SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops
- Number of burners or tanks and their ratings
- Gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions
Who buys food warmer in Ethiopia
Our food warmer goes into these kinds of kitchens:
Shipping, customs and installation for Ethiopia
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Djibouti + road to Addis Ababa (about 20–26 days). You receive the commercial invoice with HS codes, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin. Installation is done by your contractor using our drawings and video support, or by our technicians on a site visit for larger projects.
What you get from the manufacturer
- Spares and serviceBurners, valves, castors and filters stocked; service by our team in India and partners abroad.
- Export readySeaworthy crating, HS-coded invoices, certificate of origin and documents for customs.
- Design to handoverLayout drawings, fabrication, delivery, installation, gas and exhaust commissioning, and AMC.
- Since 2004Founded by Mr Dilip Potnis, with 35+ years of commercial kitchen experience behind the designs.
FAQs: Food Warmer in Ethiopia
What does a food warmer cost delivered to Ethiopia?
The ex-works price is ₹45,000 (about ETB 72,581). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Djibouti + road to Addis Ababa with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly ETB 170,576. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Ethiopia take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Djibouti + road to Addis Ababa is about 20–26 days, plus customs clearance. We share the bill of lading, invoice, packing list and certificate of origin before the vessel arrives.
What HS code and import duty apply in Ethiopia?
We ship the food warmer under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for Ethiopia uses: Ethiopia tariff; plus surtax 10% and withholding 3%. Import VAT/GST of 15% applies on top. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
Can the food warmer be made to custom size?
Yes. We build it to your drawing or space: gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions, number of burners or tanks and their ratings and SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops. Custom sizes usually add 3–5 working days.
Which stainless steel grade do you use?
Food-contact parts are SS 304 (18/8) as standard, in 16 or 18 SWG depending on the part. For coastal sites, seafood kitchens and chemical cleaning we recommend SS 316. Every unit is TIG-welded and finished satin.
What is the warranty?
12 months against manufacturing defects from installation, and lifetime support on spares. Annual maintenance contracts are available through our service partners.