Quick answer
Who supplies switchgear in Moundou, Chad?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a switchgear manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Moundou. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Douala in about 28–45 days, then 2–3 weeks by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. MCBs, MCCBs, RCCBs, isolators and distribution boards for circuit protection.
Why Moundou needs switchgear
Southern cotton, oilseed and brewing centre. Cables, switchgear and wiring accessories go into every new building and plant, and electrical contractors buy them by the drum and carton.
Chad is a landlocked oil producer with cotton and livestock, supplied through Douala.
Construction & infrastructure in Moundou
New housing, commercial and infrastructure projects across Moundou need finishing materials delivered on schedule — pipes and fittings, bathroom packages, tiles, electrical products and site tools — ideally from a single exporter with one set of documents.
In Moundou, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy switchgear from us mainly for residential and commercial buildings and industrial plants.
Who buys switchgear: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Power & utilities in Moundou
Power stations and utilities in Moundou need valves, gauges, cables, switchgear and — for solid-fuel plants — coal-handling conveyors and spares.
In Moundou, power plants and utilities buy switchgear from us mainly for infrastructure projects and electrical contractors.
Who buys switchgear: Power plants · Utilities · Transmission contractors
Wholesale & retail distribution in Moundou
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Moundou buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Moundou, hardware stores and supermarkets buy switchgear from us mainly for retail distribution and residential and commercial buildings.
Who buys switchgear: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Moundou
Factories in Moundou 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 Moundou, factories & oems and mro distributors buy switchgear from us mainly for industrial plants and infrastructure projects.
Who buys switchgear: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Typical uses: Residential and commercial buildings · Industrial plants · Infrastructure projects · Electrical contractors · Retail distribution.
Delivery of switchgear to Moundou
- 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 DoualaIndicative transit 28–45 days (Central Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to MoundouAbout 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 Moundou
| 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 switchgear into Moundou: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Moundou, 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 Moundou
- Agriculture & grain handlingAlso buys: Grain traders & reserves, Flour, rice & feed mills, Seed processors
- Edible oil milling & refiningAlso buys: Oilseed crushing mills, Solvent extraction plants, Edible oil refineries
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
Switchgear specifications for Moundou
Typical specification range for electrical products; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Chad's import requirements.
| Cables | PVC / XLPE insulated, 0.75 sq mm to 400 sq mm, copper and aluminium |
|---|---|
| Switchgear | MCB, MCCB, RCCB, isolators, DBs |
| LED lighting | Bulbs, tube lights, panels, flood lights, street lights |
Standards: IEC 60227, IEC 60898, IEC 60947, IEC 60598 or the standard your project specifies. CEMAC rules apply.