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Who is a reliable lubricants & greases supplier and exporter for Benin?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports lubricants & greases to buyers in Benin, including Glo-Djigbé, Cotonou, Parakou. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Cotonou with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Benin needs lubricants & greases
Benin is a West African trading hub whose port of Cotonou supplies Niger and Nigeria, with cotton as the main export.
Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Agriculture & grain handling in Benin
Cotton, cashew and food crops need processing equipment.
In Benin, grain traders & reserves and flour, rice & feed mills buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Grain traders & reserves · Flour, rice & feed mills · Seed processors · Irrigation
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 lubricants & greases from us mainly for gearboxes and bearings and chassis.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Benin
Factories in Benin keep lines running with bearings, belts, couplings, seals, hand and power tools, and calibrated gauges. MRO distributors need reliable, well-priced stock across hundreds of SKUs.
In Benin, factories & oems and mro distributors buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for compressors and automotive and fleets.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Mining & minerals in Benin
In Benin's mining belt, downtime on a single conveyor can stop a whole plant. Buyers here keep critical spares — belts, idlers, bearings, couplings and chains — and need an exporter that can replenish them quickly and to the original dimensions.
In Benin, open-pit and underground mines and mineral processing plants buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for hydraulic systems and gearboxes.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Open-pit and underground mines · Mineral processing plants · Quarries · Bulk ports
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Top 5 cities for lubricants & greases in Benin
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of lubricants & greases. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Lubricants & Greases in Glo-Djigbévia Cotonou · 1 day by roadSpecial economic zone for cotton processing and garments.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 02Lubricants & Greases in Cotonouport: CotonouMain port and trading hub for Benin, Niger and Nigeria.Marine, ports & fisheries
- 03Lubricants & Greases in Parakouvia Cotonou · 1–2 days by roadNorthern cotton and cottonseed-oil hub.Agriculture & grain handling
- 04Lubricants & Greases in Bohiconvia Cotonou · 1 day by roadCentral trading town.Agriculture & grain handling
- 05Lubricants & Greases in Porto-Novovia Cotonou · 1 day by roadThe capital, with palm-oil processing.
Importing lubricants & greases 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 |
Lubricants & Greases specifications for Benin
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Benin's import requirements.
| Oil grades | SAE 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50; ISO VG 32, 46, 68, 220, 320 |
|---|---|
| Greases | Lithium, lithium complex, calcium, EP 2 / EP 3 |
| Packing | 1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 50 L, 210 L; 0.5–180 kg |
Types of lubricants & greases available
- Lubricant Oils
- Lubricant Greases
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 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.