Quick answer
Who is a reliable pliers supplier and exporter for Ghana?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports pliers to buyers in Ghana, including Accra, Kumasi, Techiman. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Tema with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Ghana needs pliers
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.
Pliers are everyday tools for electricians, plumbers and mechanics, sold through hardware stores and replaced as they wear or go missing on site.
Construction & infrastructure in Ghana
Housing and commercial growth around Accra and Kumasi drive building-material demand.
In Ghana, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy pliers from us mainly for electrical installation and automotive workshops.
Who buys pliers: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in Ghana
Distributors and retailers in Ghana import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Ghana, hardware stores and supermarkets buy pliers from us mainly for plumbing and maintenance and repair.
Who buys pliers: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
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 pliers from us mainly for assembly lines and retail hardware stores.
Who buys pliers: 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 pliers from us mainly for electrical installation and automotive workshops.
Who buys pliers: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Typical uses: Electrical installation · Automotive workshops · Plumbing · Maintenance and repair · Assembly lines · Retail hardware stores.
Top 8 cities for pliers in Ghana
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of pliers. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Pliers in Accravia Tema · 1 day by roadThe capital and main market, with most distributors, pharmaceutical firms and construction projects.Wholesale & retail distributionConstruction & infrastructureManufacturing & plant maintenance
- 02Pliers in Kumasivia Tema · 1–2 days by roadAshanti trading capital, cocoa hub and home of the Suame Magazine vehicle-repair cluster.Wholesale & retail distributionConstruction & infrastructureAutomotive & workshops
- 03Pliers in Techimanvia Tema · 2 days by roadOne of West Africa's largest food markets.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Pliers in Koforiduavia Tema · 1 day by roadEastern region cocoa and trading town.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 05Pliers in Sunyanivia Tema · 2 days by roadBrong-Ahafo farming and cocoa centre.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 06Pliers in Hovia Tema · 1 day by roadVolta region agricultural town.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 07Pliers in Tamalevia Tema · 2–3 days by roadNorthern hub for shea, grain and soybean trade.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 08Pliers in Temaport: TemaGhana's main port and industrial city, with a refinery, cement plants, steel works and food factories.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
Importing pliers 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 |
Pliers specifications for Ghana
Typical specification range for pliers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Ghana'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 |
Types of pliers available
- Water Pump Pliers
- Cutting Pliers
- Bent Nose Pliers
- Long Nose Pliers
- Jaw Locking Pliers
- Combination Pliers
Standards: ISO 5746, DIN ISO 5743, IEC 60900 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.
