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Who supplies car tyres in Cotonou, Benin?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a car tyres manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Cotonou. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Cotonou in about 25–40 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Radial passenger car and SUV tyres in popular rim sizes.
Why Cotonou needs car tyres
Main port and trading hub for Benin, Niger and Nigeria. Tyres, jacks and accessories are fast-moving lines for auto-parts dealers, driven by the size of the local vehicle fleet.
Benin is a West African trading hub whose port of Cotonou supplies Niger and Nigeria, with cotton as the main export.
Wholesale & retail distribution in Cotonou
Distributors and retailers in Cotonou import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Cotonou, 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
Typical uses: Auto spare-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Car accessories retailers · Fleet operators · E-commerce sellers.
Delivery of car tyres to Cotonou
- 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 CotonouIndicative transit 25–40 days (West Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at CotonouCotonou is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Cotonou
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu |
| Quotation | USD (XOF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing car tyres into Cotonou: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Cotonou, 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 | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day |
| 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 |
Leading industries in Cotonou
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys car tyres: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Construction & infrastructureAlso buys: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
Car Tyres specifications for Cotonou
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.