Quick answer
Who is a reliable pliers supplier and exporter for Mozambique?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports pliers to buyers in Mozambique, including Maputo, Nampula, Chimoio. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Maputo with about 18–28 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Mozambique needs pliers
Mozambique is developing large LNG projects in Cabo Delgado, coal mining in Tete and port corridors at Maputo, Beira and Nacala that serve its landlocked neighbours.
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 Mozambique
Urban growth and port and corridor projects drive building-material demand.
In Mozambique, 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
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Mozambique
The aluminium smelter and factories around Matola buy MRO supplies.
In Mozambique, factories & oems and mro distributors buy pliers from us mainly for plumbing and maintenance and repair.
Who buys pliers: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Wholesale & retail distribution in Mozambique
Distributors and retailers in Mozambique import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Mozambique, hardware stores and supermarkets buy pliers from us mainly for assembly lines and retail hardware stores.
Who buys pliers: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Automotive & workshops in Mozambique
Auto-parts traders in Mozambique turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Mozambique, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy pliers from us mainly for electrical installation and automotive workshops.
Who buys pliers: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Typical uses: Electrical installation · Automotive workshops · Plumbing · Maintenance and repair · Assembly lines · Retail hardware stores.
Top 5 cities for pliers in Mozambique
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 Maputoport: MaputoThe capital and main southern port, linked by rail and road to South Africa, Eswatini and Zimbabwe.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distributionManufacturing & plant maintenance
- 02Pliers in Nampulavia Nacala · 1 day by roadNorthern trade centre for cashew, sesame and cotton.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Pliers in Chimoiovia Beira · 1 day by roadFarming town on the Beira corridor.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Pliers in Matolavia Maputo · 1 day by roadIndustrial city with an aluminium smelter, fuel terminals and cement plants.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 05Pliers in Beiraport: BeiraPort of the Beira corridor serving Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi.Wholesale & retail distribution
Importing pliers into Mozambique: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Mozambique — 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 | 06:00–15:30 Mozambique time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +258 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Portuguese; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Mozambican metical (MZN); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Janela Única Electrónica (single window) |
| Tariff framework | SADC member |
| 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 Mozambique
Typical specification range for pliers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Mozambique'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. Check pre-shipment inspection and conformity requirements with your clearing agent before shipping.
Price, duties & landed cost in Mozambique
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Mozambican metical (MZN) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Maputo |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT (SACU / SADC frameworks where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Check pre-shipment inspection and conformity requirements with your clearing agent before shipping. |
| 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 Mozambique
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.