Quick answer
Who supplies sockets in Doba, Chad?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a sockets manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Doba. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Kribi in about 28–45 days, then 2–3 weeks by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. 6-point and 12-point hand and impact sockets in ¼" to 1" drive.
Why Doba needs sockets
Oil fields linked by pipeline to Kribi. Wrenches and hand tools are consumed by workshops, maintenance crews and fitters, and tool distributors need wide assortments at dealer prices.
Chad is a landlocked oil producer with cotton and livestock, supplied through Douala.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Doba
Doba's hydrocarbon sector needs a steady supply of alloy and carbon steel piping, API-standard valves and spiral-wound gaskets. Plant maintenance teams value a supplier who ships the whole line list with EN 10204 3.1 documentation in one container.
In Doba, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy sockets from us mainly for automotive and fleet workshops and industrial maintenance.
Who buys sockets: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Typical uses: Automotive and fleet workshops · Industrial maintenance · Plumbing and pipe fitting · Assembly lines · Hardware retail and e-commerce.
Delivery of sockets to Doba
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to KribiIndicative transit 28–45 days (Central Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to DobaAbout 2–3 weeks by road, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Doba
| Office hours | 05:00–14:30 Chad time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Arabic, French) |
| Quotation | USD (XAF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing sockets into Doba: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Doba, Chad — 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 | 05:00–14:30 Chad time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +235 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic, French; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | CEMAC common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period |
Leading industries in Doba
- Oil, gas & petrochemicalsBuys sockets: Upstream oil & gas, Refineries, Petrochemical plants
Sockets specifications for Doba
Typical specification range for wrenches, sockets & tool kits; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Chad's import requirements.
| Materials | Chrome vanadium, S2 tool steel, chrome molybdenum (impact sockets) |
|---|---|
| Drive sizes | ¼", ⅜", ½", ¾", 1" |
| Key types | Hex (Allen), Torx, ball-end, T-handle |
| Kits | 12 to 216-piece kits in blow-moulded or metal cases |
Standards: DIN 3117, DIN 3124, ISO 2936, ISO 1703 or the standard your project specifies. CEMAC rules apply.