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Who is a reliable pliers supplier and exporter for Benin?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports pliers to buyers in Benin, including Porto-Novo, Cotonou, Bohicon. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Cotonou with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Benin needs pliers
Benin is a West African trading hub whose port of Cotonou supplies Niger and Nigeria, with cotton as the main export.
Pliers are everyday tools for electricians, plumbers and mechanics, sold through hardware stores and replaced as they wear or go missing on site.
Wholesale & retail distribution in Benin
Cotonou traders re-export goods to neighbouring countries.
In Benin, hardware stores and supermarkets buy pliers from us mainly for electrical installation and automotive workshops.
Who buys pliers: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Construction & infrastructure in Benin
Infrastructure programmes need building materials.
In Benin, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy pliers from us mainly for plumbing and maintenance and repair.
Who buys pliers: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Automotive & workshops in Benin
Vehicle parts dealers and workshops in Benin stock tyres, hydraulic jacks, lubricants, accessories and workshop tools — fast-moving lines that suit mixed-container imports.
In Benin, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy pliers from us mainly for assembly lines and retail hardware stores.
Who buys pliers: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Benin
Benin's manufacturing base buys power-transmission parts, tools and measuring instruments continuously. Distributors and plant stores value mixed-SKU consolidation and neutral or private-label packing.
In Benin, factories & oems and mro distributors buy pliers from us mainly for electrical installation and automotive workshops.
Who buys pliers: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Typical uses: Electrical installation · Automotive workshops · Plumbing · Maintenance and repair · Assembly lines · Retail hardware stores.
Top 5 cities for pliers in Benin
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of pliers. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Pliers in Porto-Novovia Cotonou · 1 day by roadThe capital, with palm-oil processing.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Pliers in Cotonouport: CotonouMain port and trading hub for Benin, Niger and Nigeria.Wholesale & retail distributionConstruction & infrastructure
- 03Pliers in Bohiconvia Cotonou · 1 day by roadCentral trading town.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Pliers in Glo-Djigbévia Cotonou · 1 day by roadSpecial economic zone for cotton processing and garments.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 05Pliers in Parakouvia Cotonou · 1–2 days by roadNorthern cotton and cottonseed-oil hub.
Importing pliers 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 |
Pliers specifications for Benin
Typical specification range for pliers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Benin's import requirements.
| Material | Chrome vanadium steel, carbon steel |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 150 mm, 160 mm, 180 mm, 200 mm, 250 mm |
| Finish | Polished, satin chrome, black oxide |
| Handles | PVC dipped, dual-material, 1000 V insulated |
Types of pliers available
- Water Pump Pliers
- Cutting Pliers
- Bent Nose Pliers
- Long Nose Pliers
- Jaw Locking Pliers
- Combination Pliers
Standards: ISO 5746, DIN ISO 5743, IEC 60900 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.
