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Who is a reliable pliers supplier and exporter for Madagascar?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports pliers to buyers in Madagascar, including Antananarivo, Fianarantsoa, Toamasina. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Toamasina with about 12–22 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Madagascar needs pliers
Madagascar has a large farming sector, export garment factories and major nickel and mineral-sands mining.
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 Madagascar
Construction in Madagascar consumes plumbing, sanitary ware, tiles, glass, insulation, fasteners, power tools and electrical fittings in every project. Contractors save landed cost by consolidating these building materials into one container from India.
In Madagascar, 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 Madagascar
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Madagascar buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Madagascar, 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 Madagascar
Vehicle parts dealers and workshops in Madagascar stock tyres, hydraulic jacks, lubricants, accessories and workshop tools — fast-moving lines that suit mixed-container imports.
In Madagascar, 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 Madagascar
Madagascar's manufacturing base buys power-transmission parts, tools and measuring instruments continuously. Distributors and plant stores value mixed-SKU consolidation and neutral or private-label packing.
In Madagascar, 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 5 cities for pliers in Madagascar
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 Antananarivovia Toamasina · 1–2 days by roadThe capital and main market, with export-zone garment factories.Wholesale & retail distributionConstruction & infrastructure
- 02Pliers in Fianarantsoavia Toamasina · 2–3 days by roadTea, rice and wine region of the highlands.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Pliers in Toamasinaport: ToamasinaThe main port and base of the Ambatovy nickel refinery.
- 04Pliers in Antsirabevia Toamasina · 2 days by roadIndustrial town with breweries, textiles and dairy.
- 05Pliers in Mahajangaport: MahajangaNorth-western port with rice and oilseed farming.
Importing pliers into Madagascar: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Madagascar — 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 | 07:00–16:30 Madagascar time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +261 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Malagasy, French; we correspond in English |
| Currency | ariary (MGA); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | GasyNet single window |
| 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 Madagascar
Typical specification range for pliers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Madagascar'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. Some goods are subject to pre-shipment inspection; check with your agent.
Price, duties & landed cost in Madagascar
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in ariary (MGA) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Toamasina |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (EAC / COMESA frameworks where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Some goods are subject to pre-shipment inspection; check with your agent. |
| 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 Madagascar
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.