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Who is a reliable car tyres supplier and exporter for Benin?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports car tyres to buyers in Benin, including Cotonou, Porto-Novo, Bohicon. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Cotonou with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Benin needs car tyres
Benin is a West African trading hub whose port of Cotonou supplies Niger and Nigeria, with cotton as the main export.
Tyres, jacks and accessories are fast-moving lines for auto-parts dealers, driven by the size of the local vehicle fleet.
Wholesale & retail distribution in Benin
Cotonou traders re-export goods to neighbouring countries.
In Benin, hardware stores and supermarkets buy car tyres from us mainly for auto spare-parts dealers and tyre shops.
Who buys car tyres: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Automotive & workshops in Benin
Auto-parts traders in Benin turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Benin, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy car tyres from us mainly for car accessories retailers and fleet operators.
Who buys car tyres: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Typical uses: Auto spare-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Car accessories retailers · Fleet operators · E-commerce sellers.
Top 5 cities for car tyres in Benin
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of car tyres. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Car Tyres in Cotonouport: CotonouMain port and trading hub for Benin, Niger and Nigeria.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 02Car Tyres in Porto-Novovia Cotonou · 1 day by roadThe capital, with palm-oil processing.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Car Tyres in Bohiconvia Cotonou · 1 day by roadCentral trading town.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Car Tyres in Parakouvia Cotonou · 1–2 days by roadNorthern cotton and cottonseed-oil hub.
- 05Car Tyres in Glo-Djigbévia Cotonou · 1 day by roadSpecial economic zone for cotton processing and garments.
Importing car tyres into Benin: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Benin — 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) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | GUCE Bénin single window |
| Tariff framework | ECOWAS / WAEMU 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 |
Car Tyres specifications for Benin
Typical specification range for automobile accessories & parts; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Benin's import requirements.
| Tyres | Passenger car, SUV, two-wheeler; tube and tubeless |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic jacks | 2 t to 50 t bottle and trolley jacks |
| Accessories | Seat covers, floor mats, fresheners, AV systems, screen guards |
Standards: ECE R30, ECE R75, IS 15633, ASME PASE or the standard your project specifies. Imports follow ECOWAS rules.
Price, duties & landed cost in Benin
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in West African CFA franc (XOF) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Cotonou |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff |
| Import conformity | Imports follow ECOWAS rules. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Benin
Items are rust-protected where needed (VCI paper, oil or grease), packed in cartons, boxes or wooden cases, and palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets. Carton marks, barcodes and private-label packing are available.
