Quick answer
Who is a reliable plain commode supplier and exporter for Gambia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports plain commode to buyers in Gambia, including Serekunda, Banjul, Brikama. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Banjul with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Gambia needs plain commode
The Gambia is a small river economy exporting groundnuts and relying on tourism and re-export trade through Banjul.
Wash basins, WCs and pans are specified by the hundred in housing, hotel and government projects.
Wholesale & retail distribution in Gambia
Banjul traders re-export to Senegal and Mali.
In Gambia, hardware stores and supermarkets buy plain commode from us mainly for housing projects and government and institutional buildings.
Who buys plain commode: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Construction & infrastructure in Gambia
Construction in Gambia consumes plumbing, sanitary ware, tiles, glass, insulation, fasteners, power tools and electrical fittings in every project. Contractors save landed cost by consolidating these building materials into one container from India.
In Gambia, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy plain commode from us mainly for hotels and retail sanitary showrooms.
Who buys plain commode: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Hospitality & real estate in Gambia
Hospitality developers in Gambia order finishing packages per room type (sanitary ware, fittings, tiles and kitchen equipment) to keep openings on schedule.
In Gambia, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy plain commode from us mainly for contractors and housing projects.
Who buys plain commode: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
Typical uses: Housing projects · Government and institutional buildings · Hotels · Retail sanitary showrooms · Contractors.
Top 4 cities for plain commode in Gambia
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of plain commode. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Plain Commode in Serekundavia Banjul · 1 day by roadThe largest urban area and main market.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Plain Commode in Banjulport: BanjulThe capital and only seaport.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Plain Commode in Brikamavia Banjul · 1 day by roadWestern farming and trading town.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Plain Commode in Farafennivia Banjul · 1 day by roadGroundnut-growing area and border-trade town.
Importing plain commode into Gambia: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in 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 | 04:00–13:30 Gambia time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| 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 |
Plain Commode specifications for Gambia
Typical specification range for sanitary ware; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Gambia's import requirements.
| Material | Vitreous china ceramic |
|---|---|
| Flush type | Washdown, siphonic; S-trap and P-trap |
| Finishes | White, ivory, rustic, double colour |
| Packing | 5-ply cartons with foam; palletised |
Standards: IS 2556, EN 997, ASME A112.19.2 or the standard your project specifies. Imports follow ECOWAS rules.
Price, duties & landed cost in Gambia
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in dalasi (GMD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Banjul |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff |
| Import conformity | Imports follow ECOWAS rules. |
| 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 Gambia
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.
