Quick answer
Who is a reliable pliers supplier and exporter for Sri Lanka?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports pliers to buyers in Sri Lanka, including Colombo, Hambantota, Jaffna. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Colombo with about 3–12 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Sri Lanka needs pliers
Sri Lanka's economy rests on apparel exports, tea, tourism and the Port of Colombo, South Asia's leading transhipment hub.
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 Sri Lanka
Port City Colombo and other urban projects drive building-material demand.
In Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka
Distributors and retailers in Sri Lanka import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka
Auto-parts traders in Sri Lanka turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka
Factories in Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka, 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 7 cities for pliers in Sri Lanka
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 Colomboport: ColomboThe commercial capital and South Asia's leading transhipment port, with Port City construction.Wholesale & retail distributionConstruction & infrastructureManufacturing & plant maintenance
- 02Pliers in Hambantotaport: HambantotaDeep-water port with bunkering and planned industrial zones.Construction & infrastructure
- 03Pliers in Jaffnavia Colombo · 2 days by roadNorthern agricultural and fishing centre with cement production nearby.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Pliers in Biyagamavia Colombo · 1 day by roadExport processing zone with rubber, apparel and food factories.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 05Pliers in Kandyvia Colombo · 1 day by roadHill-country city surrounded by tea estates.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 06Pliers in Kurunegalavia Colombo · 1 day by roadThe coconut triangle's hub, with coconut-oil mills.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 07Pliers in Katunayakevia Colombo · 1 day by roadExport processing zone with major apparel and manufacturing plants near the airport.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
Importing pliers into Sri Lanka: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Sri Lanka — 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 | 09:30–19:00 Sri Lanka time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +94 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Sinhala, Tamil; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Sri Lankan rupee (LKR); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ASYCUDA / CusDec |
| Trade agreement with India | India–Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) — many Indian goods enter duty-free or at reduced duty |
| Plan orders around | Sinhala and Tamil New Year (mid-April) and the year-end period |
Pliers specifications for Sri Lanka
Typical specification range for pliers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Sri Lanka'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. Listed products are subject to SLSI import inspection.
Price, duties & landed cost in Sri Lanka
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Colombo |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT and other levies |
| Import conformity | Listed products are subject to SLSI import inspection. |
| 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 Sri Lanka
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.