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Who supplies nickel coils, strips & foils in Arlit, Niger?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a nickel coils, strips & foils manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Arlit. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Cotonou in about 25–40 days, then 8–10 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Pure nickel 200 / 201 strips and foils for battery, electronics and chemical use.
Why Arlit needs nickel coils, strips & foils
Uranium-mining town in the north. Alloy and stainless pipe and tube carry corrosive, hot and high-pressure media; projects need traceable, mill-certified material and plants replace corroded spools.
Niger is a landlocked Sahel economy with uranium, gold and oil, supplied through Cotonou and Lomé.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Arlit
Oil and gas operations in Arlit run on pressure-rated pipe, valves, flanges and gaskets that must be traceable to a mill certificate. Shutdown and turnaround work creates sudden demand for large mixed lists — exactly the orders we consolidate into one shipment.
In Arlit, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy nickel coils, strips & foils from us mainly for oil & gas and refineries and petrochemical and fertiliser plants.
Who buys nickel coils, strips & foils: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Arlit
Arlit's chemical producers run planned shutdowns in which pipe spools, gaskets, valves and pump seals are replaced together, and they package output in UN-rated HDPE containers.
In Arlit, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy nickel coils, strips & foils from us mainly for heat exchangers and condensers and marine and offshore.
Who buys nickel coils, strips & foils: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Power & utilities in Arlit
Power stations and utilities in Arlit need valves, gauges, cables, switchgear and — for solid-fuel plants — coal-handling conveyors and spares.
In Arlit, power plants and utilities buy nickel coils, strips & foils from us mainly for power generation and pharmaceutical and food processing.
Who buys nickel coils, strips & foils: Power plants · Utilities · Transmission contractors
Marine, ports & fisheries in Arlit
Marine and port operators in Arlit buy corrosion-resistant alloys, pumps and seals that survive salt-water service.
In Arlit, shipyards and port operators buy nickel coils, strips & foils from us mainly for oil & gas and refineries and petrochemical and fertiliser plants.
Who buys nickel coils, strips & foils: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Typical uses: Oil & gas and refineries · Petrochemical and fertiliser plants · Heat exchangers and condensers · Marine and offshore · Power generation · Pharmaceutical and food processing.
Delivery of nickel coils, strips & foils to Arlit
- 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.
- 3Inland to ArlitAbout 8–10 days by road, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Arlit
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Niger working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: French, Hausa) |
| Quotation | USD (XOF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing nickel coils, strips & foils into Arlit: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Arlit, Niger — 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 Niger working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +227 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | French, Hausa; we correspond in English |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF); quotations in USD |
| 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 (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Leading industries in Arlit
- Mining & mineralsAlso buys: Open-pit and underground mines, Mineral processing plants, Quarries
Nickel Coils, Strips & Foils specifications for Arlit
Typical specification range for pipes, tubes & alloy coils; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Niger's import requirements.
| Pipe size | ⅛" NB to 48" NB; SCH 5S to XXS |
|---|---|
| Types | Seamless, ERW, EFW, LSAW; coils, strips, foils, sheets |
| Grades | ASTM A106, A312 (304/316), A790 duplex, B165 Monel, B167 Inconel, B622 Hastelloy, B338 titanium |
| Certification | EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 MTC |
Standards: ASTM, ASME, API 5L, EN 10216, NACE MR0175 or the standard your project specifies. Imports follow ECOWAS/WAEMU rules; security conditions affect logistics.