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PET Preforms · West Africa · EN-BJ

PET Preforms Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Benin

Benin is a West African trading hub whose port of Cotonou supplies Niger and Nigeria, with cotton as the main export.. Hurain Engitech & Trade supplies pet preforms to Benin — narrow-mouth, wide-mouth, hot-fill, barrier, handle, oval, cosmetic, recycled and custom PET preforms.

Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF)
Main ports
Cotonou
Sea transit from Gujarat
25–40 days
Import taxes
Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff
Our hours (local)
09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday
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Quick answer

Who is a reliable pet preforms supplier and exporter for Benin?

Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports pet preforms to buyers in Benin, including Cotonou, Porto-Novo, Parakou. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Cotonou with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.

Why Benin needs pet preforms

Benin is a West African trading hub whose port of Cotonou supplies Niger and Nigeria, with cotton as the main export.

Water, soft-drink, juice and edible-oil bottlers blow preforms into bottles on site, which saves most of the freight cost of shipping empty bottles.

FMCG, beverages & packaging in Benin

Bottlers and consumer brands in Benin import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.

In Benin, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy pet preforms from us mainly for packaged drinking water and carbonated soft drinks.

Who buys pet preforms: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers

Edible oil milling & refining in Benin

Benin crushes and refines oilseeds for its domestic market. Refineries need activated bleaching clay and filter aid on a predictable schedule; mills need conveyors and bearings; packers need barrels and PET preforms.

In Benin, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy pet preforms from us mainly for juices and hot-fill beverages and edible oil.

Who buys pet preforms: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers

Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Benin

Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical producers in Benin need amber syrup bottles, dropper bottles, vials and HDPE medicine bottles in consistent quality, packed to prevent breakage in transit.

In Benin, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy pet preforms from us mainly for cosmetics and personal care and pharmaceutical liquids.

Who buys pet preforms: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals

Typical uses: Packaged drinking water · Carbonated soft drinks · Juices and hot-fill beverages · Edible oil · Cosmetics and personal care · Pharmaceutical liquids.

Top 5 cities for pet preforms in Benin

Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of pet preforms. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.

  1. 01PET Preforms in Cotonouport: CotonouMain port and trading hub for Benin, Niger and Nigeria.FMCG, beverages & packaging
  2. 02PET Preforms in Porto-Novovia Cotonou · 1 day by roadThe capital, with palm-oil processing.Edible oil milling & refining
  3. 03PET Preforms in Parakouvia Cotonou · 1–2 days by roadNorthern cotton and cottonseed-oil hub.Edible oil milling & refining
  4. 04PET Preforms in Bohiconvia Cotonou · 1 day by roadCentral trading town.
  5. 05PET Preforms in Glo-Djigbévia Cotonou · 1 day by roadSpecial economic zone for cotton processing and garments.

Importing pet preforms into Benin: local guide

Practical facts for buyers in Benin — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.

WeekendSaturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings)
Our office hours in your time09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday
CurrencyWest African CFA franc (XOF); quotations in USD
Customs systemGUCE Bénin single window
Tariff frameworkECOWAS / WAEMU common external tariff
Trade agreement with IndiaNo India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies
Plan orders aroundRamadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period

PET Preforms specifications for Benin

Typical specification range for pet preforms; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Benin's import requirements.

Neck finishesPCO 1810, PCO 1881, 28 mm, 38 mm, 46 mm, 48 mm, 53 mm and wide mouth
Weight range9 g to 750 g
ColoursClear, blue, green, amber, custom
MaterialsVirgin bottle-grade PET, rPET blends
PackingOctabins or cartons with PE liners

Types of pet preforms available

  • Narrow-Mouth Preforms
  • Wide-Mouth Preforms
  • Hot-Fill Preforms
  • Barrier Preforms
  • Handle Preforms
  • Oval Preforms
  • Cosmetic & Personal Care Preforms
  • Biodegradable & Recycled PET Preforms
  • Custom Preforms

Standards: FDA 21 CFR 177.1630, EU 10/2011, ISPM-15 pallets or the standard your project specifies. Imports follow ECOWAS rules.

Price, duties & landed cost in Benin

Quotation currencyUSD (EUR on request); you pay in West African CFA franc (XOF) through your bank
IncotermsEXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Cotonou
Import taxesImport duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff
Import conformityImports follow ECOWAS rules.
Export documentsCommercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable
Payment50% 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 Benin

Goods are packed in export cartons with partitions or foam where fragile, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Mixed-category containers are load-planned to protect glass, ceramics and printed goods.

How to order

How to import pet preforms into Benin

  1. 01Share your requirement. Send product names, specifications or drawings, quantities, destination port and any required standards by form, email or WhatsApp.
  2. 02Receive a detailed quotation. We confirm specifications and reply with price (EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF), MOQ, packing, lead time and payment terms.
  3. 03Approve samples or drawings. Where needed we send samples, GA drawings or technical data sheets for approval before production.
  4. 04Production and sourcing. Your order is manufactured or sourced from qualified partner factories and tracked against the agreed schedule.
  5. 05Inspection and testing. Goods are checked for quantity, dimensions, finish and function; third-party inspection can be arranged on request.
  6. 06Export packing and documents. Goods are packed for sea or air freight and shipped with invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.

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FAQ

PET Preforms in Benin — frequently asked questions

Do you export pet preforms to Benin?

Yes. Hurain Engitech & Trade manufactures, supplies and exports pet preforms from India to importers, distributors and project buyers in Benin, by sea (FCL or LCL) or by air, with full export documentation.

Which cities in Benin do you deliver pet preforms to?

We deliver anywhere in Benin. The cities with the highest demand for pet preforms are Cotonou, Porto-Novo, Parakou, Bohicon and Glo-Djigbé, because of their fmcg, beverages & packaging, edible oil milling & refining industries.

How long does delivery of pet preforms to Benin take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Cotonou is about 25–40 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does pet preforms cost in Benin?

Price depends on the size, grade, quantity and packing of the pet preforms you need, so we quote per enquiry in USD, which your bank converts to West African CFA franc. Mixed-product containers usually lower the landed cost per item.

What import rules apply to pet preforms in Benin?

Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff. Imports follow ECOWAS rules. Confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker; we provide the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and test certificates.

Is there a trade agreement between India and Benin?

There is no India-specific trade agreement with Benin, so standard (MFN) duty applies to pet preforms. We supply a non-preferential certificate of origin with every shipment.

Can I combine pet preforms with other products in one shipment to Benin?

Yes. PET Preforms can be consolidated with other pet preforms and products from our other divisions in one FCL or LCL container with one set of documents.

Why import PET preforms instead of bottles?

Preforms occupy a fraction of the volume of blown bottles, so one container of preforms produces many times more bottles, dramatically reducing freight cost per bottle.

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Need pet preforms in Benin? Send your specification.

Share product, specification, quantity and destination port. Our export team replies with price, MOQ, packing and lead time.

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