Quick answer
Who is a reliable pliers supplier and exporter for Solomon Islands?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports pliers to buyers in Solomon Islands, including Honiara, Auki, Noro. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Honiara with about 20–35 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Solomon Islands needs pliers
The Solomon Islands is a small Pacific economy based on timber, fishing and palm oil.
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 Solomon Islands
Honiara's construction needs building materials.
In Solomon Islands, 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 Solomon Islands
Distributors and retailers in Solomon Islands import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Solomon Islands, 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 Solomon Islands
Auto-parts traders in Solomon Islands turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Solomon Islands, 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 Solomon Islands
Factories in Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands, 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 3 cities for pliers in Solomon Islands
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 Honiaraport: HoniaraThe capital and main port.Wholesale & retail distributionConstruction & infrastructure
- 02Pliers in Aukivia Honiara · 1 day by boatMalaita's main town.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Pliers in Noroport: NoroTuna-processing town.
Importing pliers into Solomon Islands: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Solomon Islands — 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 | 15:00–00:30 Solomon Islands time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +677 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Solomon Islands dollar (SBD); quotations in USD |
| 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 Solomon Islands
Typical specification range for pliers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Solomon Islands'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. Biosecurity rules apply to timber packaging (ISPM-15).
Price, duties & landed cost in Solomon Islands
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Solomon Islands dollar (SBD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Honiara |
| Import taxes | GST or VAT on imports plus customs duty |
| Import conformity | Biosecurity rules apply to timber packaging (ISPM-15). |
| 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 Solomon Islands
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.
