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Who is a reliable lubricant oils supplier and exporter for Ghana?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports lubricant oils to buyers in Ghana, including Tema, Kumasi, Takoradi. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Tema with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Ghana needs lubricant oils
Ghana is a leading West African producer of gold and cocoa, with offshore oil fields near Takoradi and a growing manufacturing base around Tema, the country's main port.
Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Mining & minerals in Ghana
Gold mines at Obuasi, Tarkwa and elsewhere run conveyors, crushers and heavy bearings around the clock.
In Ghana, open-pit and underground mines and mineral processing plants buy lubricant oils from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricant oils: Open-pit and underground mines · Mineral processing plants · Quarries · Bulk ports
Agriculture & grain handling in Ghana
Cocoa, grain and shea farming need storage, drying and handling equipment.
In Ghana, grain traders & reserves and flour, rice & feed mills buy lubricant oils from us mainly for gearboxes and bearings and chassis.
Who buys lubricant oils: Grain traders & reserves · Flour, rice & feed mills · Seed processors · Irrigation
Automotive & workshops in Ghana
Auto-parts traders in Ghana turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Ghana, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy lubricant oils from us mainly for compressors and automotive and fleets.
Who buys lubricant oils: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Ghana
Factories in Ghana 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 Ghana, factories & oems and mro distributors buy lubricant oils from us mainly for hydraulic systems and gearboxes.
Who buys lubricant oils: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Top 12 cities for lubricant oils in Ghana
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of lubricant oils. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Lubricant Oils in Temaport: TemaGhana's main port and industrial city, with a refinery, cement plants, steel works and food factories.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheries
- 02Lubricant Oils in Kumasivia Tema · 1–2 days by roadAshanti trading capital, cocoa hub and home of the Suame Magazine vehicle-repair cluster.Automotive & workshopsAgriculture & grain handling
- 03Lubricant Oils in Takoradiport: TakoradiBase for offshore oil fields and exports of manganese and bauxite.Mining & mineralsMarine, ports & fisheries
- 04Lubricant Oils in Obuasivia Takoradi · 1–2 days by roadOne of Africa's largest underground gold mines.Mining & minerals
- 05Lubricant Oils in Tarkwavia Takoradi · 1 day by roadCentre of several large open-pit gold mines.Mining & minerals
- 06Lubricant Oils in Accravia Tema · 1 day by roadThe capital and main market, with most distributors, pharmaceutical firms and construction projects.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 07Lubricant Oils in Tamalevia Tema · 2–3 days by roadNorthern hub for shea, grain and soybean trade.Agriculture & grain handling
- 08Lubricant Oils in Techimanvia Tema · 2 days by roadOne of West Africa's largest food markets.Agriculture & grain handling
- 09Lubricant Oils in Koforiduavia Tema · 1 day by roadEastern region cocoa and trading town.Agriculture & grain handling
- 10Lubricant Oils in Sunyanivia Tema · 2 days by roadBrong-Ahafo farming and cocoa centre.Agriculture & grain handling
- 11Lubricant Oils in Hovia Tema · 1 day by roadVolta region agricultural town.Agriculture & grain handling
- 12Lubricant Oils in Cape Coastvia Takoradi · 1 day by roadTourism and fishing town.Agriculture & grain handling
Importing lubricant oils into Ghana: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Ghana — 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 | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Ghana working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +233 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Ghana cedi (GHS); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ICUMS (Integrated Customs Management System) |
| Tariff framework | ECOWAS common external tariff |
| 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 |
Lubricant Oils specifications for Ghana
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Ghana's import requirements.
| Oil grades | SAE 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50; ISO VG 32, 46, 68, 220, 320 |
|---|---|
| Greases | Lithium, lithium complex, calcium, EP 2 / EP 3 |
| Packing | 1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 50 L, 210 L; 0.5–180 kg |
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 or the standard your project specifies. Certain products must meet Ghana Standards Authority requirements; imports are declared through the ICUMS system.
Price, duties & landed cost in Ghana
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Ghana cedi (GHS) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Tema |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff |
| Import conformity | Certain products must meet Ghana Standards Authority requirements; imports are declared through the ICUMS system. |
| 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 Ghana
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.
