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Who is a reliable lubricants & greases supplier and exporter for France?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports lubricants & greases to buyers in France, including Strasbourg, Bordeaux, Nantes. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Le Havre with about 20–30 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why France needs lubricants & greases
France is one of Europe's largest economies, with aerospace, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, agri-food and construction industries. Le Havre and Marseille-Fos are its main container ports.
Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in France
Aerospace, automotive and engineering plants buy MRO supplies.
In France, factories & oems and mro distributors buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Agriculture & grain handling in France
A large farming and food industry needs storage and processing equipment.
In France, grain traders & reserves and flour, rice & feed mills buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for gearboxes and bearings and chassis.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Grain traders & reserves · Flour, rice & feed mills · Seed processors · Irrigation
Automotive & workshops in France
Auto-parts traders in France turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In France, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for compressors and automotive and fleets.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Mining & minerals in France
Mines and processing plants in France 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 France, 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 9 cities for lubricants & greases in France
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 Strasbourgvia Le Havre · 1–2 days by roadRhine port city with automotive and industrial suppliers.Automotive & workshopsManufacturing & plant maintenance
- 02Lubricants & Greases in Bordeauxport: BordeauxWine and agri-food region with a river port.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAgriculture & grain handlingMarine, ports & fisheries
- 03Lubricants & Greases in Nantesport: Nantes Saint-NazaireAtlantic port with shipyards and aerospace plants.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheriesAgriculture & grain handling
- 04Lubricants & Greases in Toulousevia Marseille-Fos · 1 day by roadAerospace manufacturing capital.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAgriculture & grain handling
- 05Lubricants & Greases in Dunkirkport: DunkirkSteelworks, energy terminals and a North Sea port.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheries
- 06Lubricants & Greases in Lyonvia Marseille-Fos · 1 day by roadFrance's chemical valley and a pharmaceutical centre.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 07Lubricants & Greases in Lillevia Le Havre · 1 day by roadNorthern distribution and textile region.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 08Lubricants & Greases in Le Havreport: Le HavreFrance's largest container port, with refineries and chemical plants.Marine, ports & fisheries
- 09Lubricants & Greases in Marseilleport: Marseille-FosMediterranean port with the Fos-Berre refining and chemical complex.Marine, ports & fisheries
Importing lubricants & greases into France: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in France — 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 | 05:00–14:30 France time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +33 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | French; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Euro (EUR); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | EU customs union (DELTA customs system) |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the August summer shutdown and Christmas–New Year |
Lubricants & Greases specifications for France
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to France'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 France
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 or the standard your project specifies. Products within EU directives need CE marking; chemicals must comply with EU REACH.
Price, duties & landed cost in France
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Euro (EUR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Le Havre |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff |
| Import conformity | Products within EU directives need CE marking; chemicals must comply with EU REACH. |
| 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 France
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.