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Who supplies pliers in Cotonou, Benin?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a pliers manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Cotonou. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Cotonou in about 25–40 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Combination, cutting, long nose, bent nose, water pump and locking pliers for electricians, mechanics and industry.
Why Cotonou needs pliers
Main port and trading hub for Benin, Niger and Nigeria. Pliers are everyday tools for electricians, plumbers and mechanics, sold through hardware stores and replaced as they wear or go missing on site.
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
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Cotonou buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Cotonou, 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 Cotonou
Construction in Cotonou consumes plumbing, sanitary ware, tiles, glass, insulation, fasteners, power tools and electrical fittings in every project. Contractors save landed cost by consolidating these building materials into one container from India.
In Cotonou, 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
Typical uses: Electrical installation · Automotive workshops · Plumbing · Maintenance and repair · Assembly lines · Retail hardware stores.
Delivery of pliers 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 | 09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +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 pliers 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 | 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 |
Leading industries in Cotonou
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys pliers: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Construction & infrastructureBuys pliers: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
Pliers specifications for Cotonou
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 |
All 6 pliers we supply in Cotonou
Standards: ISO 5746, DIN ISO 5743, IEC 60900 or the standard your project specifies. Imports follow ECOWAS rules.