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Who is a reliable socket sets supplier and exporter for Gambia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports socket sets 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 socket sets
The Gambia is a small river economy exporting groundnuts and relying on tourism and re-export trade through Banjul.
Wrenches and hand tools are consumed by workshops, maintenance crews and fitters, and tool distributors need wide assortments at dealer prices.
Wholesale & retail distribution in Gambia
Banjul traders re-export to Senegal and Mali.
In Gambia, hardware stores and supermarkets buy socket sets from us mainly for automotive and fleet workshops and industrial maintenance.
Who buys socket sets: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Automotive & workshops in Gambia
Vehicle parts dealers and workshops in Gambia stock tyres, hydraulic jacks, lubricants, accessories and workshop tools — fast-moving lines that suit mixed-container imports.
In Gambia, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy socket sets from us mainly for plumbing and pipe fitting and assembly lines.
Who buys socket sets: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Gambia
Gambia's manufacturing base buys power-transmission parts, tools and measuring instruments continuously. Distributors and plant stores value mixed-SKU consolidation and neutral or private-label packing.
In Gambia, factories & oems and mro distributors buy socket sets from us mainly for hardware retail and e-commerce and automotive and fleet workshops.
Who buys socket sets: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
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 socket sets from us mainly for industrial maintenance and plumbing and pipe fitting.
Who buys socket sets: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Typical uses: Automotive and fleet workshops · Industrial maintenance · Plumbing and pipe fitting · Assembly lines · Hardware retail and e-commerce.
Top 4 cities for socket sets in Gambia
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of socket sets. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Socket Sets in Serekundavia Banjul · 1 day by roadThe largest urban area and main market.Wholesale & retail distributionConstruction & infrastructure
- 02Socket Sets in Banjulport: BanjulThe capital and only seaport.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Socket Sets in Brikamavia Banjul · 1 day by roadWestern farming and trading town.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Socket Sets in Farafennivia Banjul · 1 day by roadGroundnut-growing area and border-trade town.
Importing socket sets 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 |
Socket Sets specifications for Gambia
Typical specification range for wrenches, sockets & tool kits; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Gambia's import requirements.
| Materials | Chrome vanadium, S2 tool steel, chrome molybdenum (impact sockets) |
|---|---|
| Drive sizes | ¼", ⅜", ½", ¾", 1" |
| Key types | Hex (Allen), Torx, ball-end, T-handle |
| Kits | 12 to 216-piece kits in blow-moulded or metal cases |
Standards: DIN 3117, DIN 3124, ISO 2936, ISO 1703 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
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.
