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Who is a reliable car tyres supplier and exporter for Gabon?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports car tyres to buyers in Gabon, including Libreville, Port-Gentil, Moanda. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Libreville (Owendo) with about 28–45 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Gabon needs car tyres
Gabon is an oil, manganese and timber producer with a small but high-income market around Libreville and Port-Gentil.
Tyres, jacks and accessories are fast-moving lines for auto-parts dealers, driven by the size of the local vehicle fleet.
Automotive & workshops in Gabon
Auto-parts traders in Gabon turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Gabon, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy car tyres from us mainly for auto spare-parts dealers and tyre shops.
Who buys car tyres: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Wholesale & retail distribution in Gabon
Distributors and retailers in Gabon import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Gabon, hardware stores and supermarkets buy car tyres from us mainly for car accessories retailers and fleet operators.
Who buys car tyres: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Auto spare-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Car accessories retailers · Fleet operators · E-commerce sellers.
Top 5 cities for car tyres in Gabon
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of car tyres. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Car Tyres in Librevilleport: OwendoThe capital and main port.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 02Car Tyres in Port-Gentilport: Port-GentilOil capital with a refinery and offshore services.
- 03Car Tyres in Moandavia Owendo · 2 days by railOne of the world's largest manganese mines.
- 04Car Tyres in Francevillevia Owendo · 2 days by railSouth-eastern mining and farming city.
- 05Car Tyres in Nkokvia Owendo · 1 day by roadSpecial economic zone for wood processing and palm oil.
Importing car tyres into Gabon: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Gabon — 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 Gabon time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +241 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | French; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | CEMAC 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 |
Car Tyres specifications for Gabon
Typical specification range for automobile accessories & parts; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Gabon's import requirements.
| Tyres | Passenger car, SUV, two-wheeler; tube and tubeless |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic jacks | 2 t to 50 t bottle and trolley jacks |
| Accessories | Seat covers, floor mats, fresheners, AV systems, screen guards |
Standards: ECE R30, ECE R75, IS 15633, ASME PASE or the standard your project specifies. Imports follow CEMAC rules.
Price, duties & landed cost in Gabon
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Central African CFA franc (XAF) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Libreville (Owendo) |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the CEMAC / national tariff |
| Import conformity | Imports follow CEMAC 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 Gabon
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.
