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Who is a reliable lubricants & greases supplier and exporter for Cabo Verde?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports lubricants & greases to buyers in Cabo Verde, including Mindelo, Praia, Santa Maria. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Praia with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Cabo Verde needs lubricants & greases
Cabo Verde is an island economy driven by tourism, fishing and construction.
Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Marine, ports & fisheries in Cabo Verde
Mindelo's port and fish processing need pumps and fittings.
In Cabo Verde, shipyards and port operators buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Automotive & workshops in Cabo Verde
Vehicle parts dealers and workshops in Cabo Verde stock tyres, hydraulic jacks, lubricants, accessories and workshop tools — fast-moving lines that suit mixed-container imports.
In Cabo Verde, 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 Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde'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 Cabo Verde, 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 Cabo Verde
Mines and processing plants in Cabo Verde move ore on belt conveyors and bucket elevators around the clock. Spherical roller bearings, gear couplings, conveyor belts and idlers wear continuously, so reliable spares supply directly protects production.
In Cabo Verde, 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 3 cities for lubricants & greases in Cabo Verde
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 Mindeloport: MindeloPort city with shipyard and fish processing.Marine, ports & fisheries
- 02Lubricants & Greases in Praiaport: PraiaThe capital and main port.Marine, ports & fisheries
- 03Lubricants & Greases in Santa Mariavia Palmeira · 1 day by roadResort town on Sal island.
Importing lubricants & greases into Cabo Verde: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Cabo Verde — 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 | 03:00–12:30 Cabo Verde time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +238 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Cape Verdean escudo (CVE); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | ECOWAS common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Lubricants & Greases specifications for Cabo Verde
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Cabo Verde'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 |
All 2 lubricants & greases we supply in Cabo Verde
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 Cabo Verde
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Cape Verdean escudo (CVE) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Praia |
| 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 Cabo Verde
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.