Quick answer
Who supplies nails in Banjul, Gambia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a nails manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Banjul. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Banjul in about 25–40 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Wire nails, roofing nails and concrete nails in bulk packs.
Why Banjul needs nails
The capital and only seaport. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
The Gambia is a small river economy exporting groundnuts and relying on tourism and re-export trade through Banjul.
Wholesale & retail distribution in Banjul
Distributors and retailers in Banjul import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Banjul, hardware stores and supermarkets buy nails from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys nails: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Delivery of nails to Banjul
- 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 BanjulIndicative transit 25–40 days (West Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at BanjulBanjul 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 Banjul
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Gambia working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: English) |
| Quotation | USD (GMD equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing nails into Banjul: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Banjul, Gambia — 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 Gambia working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +220 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | dalasi (GMD); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | ECOWAS common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Leading industries in Banjul
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys nails: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
Nails specifications for Banjul
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Gambia's import requirements.
| Glass | Float, toughened, laminated; 4–19 mm |
|---|---|
| Wood panels | Plywood, MDF, timber, hardwood; BWR and MR grades |
| Insulation | Fibreglass, rock wool, foam boards |
| Roofing | Metal sheets, asphalt shingles, roofing tiles |
Standards: EN 572 (glass), IS 303 (plywood), ASTM C665 (insulation), EN 13707 or the standard your project specifies. Imports follow ECOWAS rules.