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Who is a reliable pliers supplier and exporter for Zambia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports pliers to buyers in Zambia, including Lusaka, Livingstone, Kafue. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Dar es Salaam / Durban with about 18–28 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Zambia needs pliers
Zambia is Africa's second-largest copper producer. The Copperbelt drives most industrial demand, while Lusaka is the commercial centre. Cargo arrives by road or rail through Dar es Salaam, Durban, Beira or Walvis Bay.
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 Zambia
Urban growth in Lusaka and the Copperbelt drives building-material demand.
In Zambia, 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 Zambia
Engineering shops in Kitwe and Ndola service the mines.
In Zambia, 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 Zambia
Distributors and retailers in Zambia import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Zambia, 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 Zambia
Auto-parts traders in Zambia turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Zambia, 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 6 cities for pliers in Zambia
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 Lusakavia Dar es Salaam · 5–7 days by roadThe capital and main distribution centre, with factories in its multi-facility economic zone.Wholesale & retail distributionConstruction & infrastructureManufacturing & plant maintenance
- 02Pliers in Livingstonevia Durban · 5–6 days by roadVictoria Falls tourism city.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Pliers in Kafuevia Durban · 5–7 days by roadIndustrial town with fertiliser production and the Kafue Gorge hydropower station.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 04Pliers in Kitwevia Dar es Salaam · 5–7 days by roadCopperbelt engineering and mining-supply hub.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 05Pliers in Ndolavia Dar es Salaam · 5–7 days by roadCopperbelt commercial city with a refinery and cement plant.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 06Pliers in Kabwevia Dar es Salaam · 5–7 days by roadHistoric mining town and farming centre on the line of rail.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
Importing pliers into Zambia: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Zambia — 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 Zambia time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +260 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Zambian Kwacha (ZMW); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ASYCUDA World |
| Tariff framework | COMESA and 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 Zambia
Typical specification range for pliers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Zambia'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 |
All 6 pliers we supply in Zambia
Standards: ISO 5746, DIN ISO 5743, IEC 60900 or the standard your project specifies. Regulated products must comply with compulsory standards enforced by the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency.
Price, duties & landed cost in Zambia
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Dar es Salaam / Durban |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT (SACU / SADC frameworks where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Regulated products must comply with compulsory standards enforced by the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency. |
| 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 Zambia
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.