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Who is a reliable lubricants & greases supplier and exporter for Ghana?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports lubricants & greases to buyers in Ghana, including Tema, Kumasi, Takoradi. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Tema with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Ghana needs lubricants & greases
Ghana is a leading West African producer of gold and cocoa, with offshore oil fields near Takoradi and a growing manufacturing base around Tema, the country's main port.
Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Mining & minerals in Ghana
Gold mines at Obuasi, Tarkwa and elsewhere run conveyors, crushers and heavy bearings around the clock.
In Ghana, open-pit and underground mines and mineral processing plants buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Open-pit and underground mines · Mineral processing plants · Quarries · Bulk ports
Agriculture & grain handling in Ghana
Cocoa, grain and shea farming need storage, drying and handling equipment.
In Ghana, 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 Ghana
Auto-parts traders in Ghana turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Ghana, 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
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Ghana
Factories in Ghana keep lines running with bearings, belts, couplings, seals, hand and power tools, and calibrated gauges. MRO distributors need reliable, well-priced stock across hundreds of SKUs.
In Ghana, factories & oems and mro distributors buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for hydraulic systems and gearboxes.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Top 12 cities for lubricants & greases in Ghana
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 Temaport: TemaGhana's main port and industrial city, with a refinery, cement plants, steel works and food factories.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheries
- 02Lubricants & Greases in Kumasivia Tema · 1–2 days by roadAshanti trading capital, cocoa hub and home of the Suame Magazine vehicle-repair cluster.Automotive & workshopsAgriculture & grain handling
- 03Lubricants & Greases in Takoradiport: TakoradiBase for offshore oil fields and exports of manganese and bauxite.Mining & mineralsMarine, ports & fisheries
- 04Lubricants & Greases in Obuasivia Takoradi · 1–2 days by roadOne of Africa's largest underground gold mines.Mining & minerals
- 05Lubricants & Greases in Tarkwavia Takoradi · 1 day by roadCentre of several large open-pit gold mines.Mining & minerals
- 06Lubricants & Greases in Accravia Tema · 1 day by roadThe capital and main market, with most distributors, pharmaceutical firms and construction projects.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 07Lubricants & Greases in Tamalevia Tema · 2–3 days by roadNorthern hub for shea, grain and soybean trade.Agriculture & grain handling
- 08Lubricants & Greases in Techimanvia Tema · 2 days by roadOne of West Africa's largest food markets.Agriculture & grain handling
- 09Lubricants & Greases in Koforiduavia Tema · 1 day by roadEastern region cocoa and trading town.Agriculture & grain handling
- 10Lubricants & Greases in Sunyanivia Tema · 2 days by roadBrong-Ahafo farming and cocoa centre.Agriculture & grain handling
- 11Lubricants & Greases in Hovia Tema · 1 day by roadVolta region agricultural town.Agriculture & grain handling
- 12Lubricants & Greases in Cape Coastvia Takoradi · 1 day by roadTourism and fishing town.Agriculture & grain handling
Importing lubricants & greases into Ghana: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Ghana — 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 | 04:00–13:30 Ghana time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +233 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Ghana cedi (GHS); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ICUMS (Integrated Customs Management System) |
| 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 Ghana
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Ghana'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 Ghana
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 or the standard your project specifies. Certain products must meet Ghana Standards Authority requirements; imports are declared through the ICUMS system.
Price, duties & landed cost in Ghana
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Ghana cedi (GHS) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Tema |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff |
| Import conformity | Certain products must meet Ghana Standards Authority requirements; imports are declared through the ICUMS system. |
| 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 Ghana
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.
