Quick answer
Who supplies simplex roller chains in Cotonou, Benin?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a simplex roller chains manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Cotonou. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Cotonou in about 25–40 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Single-strand precision roller chains in BS and ANSI pitches.
Why Cotonou needs simplex roller chains
Main port and trading hub for Benin, Niger and Nigeria. Roller chains and sprockets elongate and wear on conveyors, elevators, harvesters and packaging lines, and are replaced as matched sets.
Benin is a West African trading hub whose port of Cotonou supplies Niger and Nigeria, with cotton as the main export.
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Cotonou
Bottlers and consumer brands in Cotonou import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Cotonou, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy simplex roller chains from us mainly for conveyors and elevators and agricultural harvesters.
Who buys simplex roller chains: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Typical uses: Conveyors and elevators · Agricultural harvesters · Food processing lines · Packaging machines · Material handling · Rice, flour and oil mills.
Delivery of simplex roller chains to Cotonou
- 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 CotonouIndicative transit 25–40 days (West Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at CotonouCotonou is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Cotonou
| Office hours | 09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu |
| Quotation | USD (XOF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing simplex roller chains into Cotonou: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Cotonou, Benin — 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 | 09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | GUCE Bénin single window |
| Tariff framework | ECOWAS / WAEMU 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 Cotonou
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Construction & infrastructureAlso buys: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- FMCG, beverages & packagingBuys simplex roller chains: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
Simplex Roller Chains specifications for Cotonou
Typical specification range for sprockets & roller chains; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Benin's import requirements.
| Chain pitch | 06B to 48B (BS), 35 to 240 (ANSI) |
|---|---|
| Strands | Simplex, duplex, triplex |
| Sprocket material | C45 / EN8 steel, cast iron, stainless steel |
| Tooth hardening | Induction hardened on request |
Standards: ISO 606, ANSI B29.1, DIN 8187, DIN 8188 or the standard your project specifies. Imports follow ECOWAS rules.