Quick answer
Who supplies roofing tiles in Niamey, Niger?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a roofing tiles manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Niamey. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Cotonou or Lomé in about 25–40 days, then 5–7 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Clay and concrete roofing tiles for residential roofs.
Why Niamey needs roofing tiles
The capital and main market. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Niger is a landlocked Sahel economy with uranium, gold and oil, supplied through Cotonou and Lomé.
Construction & infrastructure in Niamey
Construction in Niamey 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 Niamey, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy roofing tiles from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys roofing tiles: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in Niamey
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Niamey buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Niamey, hardware stores and supermarkets buy roofing tiles from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.
Who buys roofing tiles: 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 roofing tiles to Niamey
- 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 Cotonou or LoméIndicative transit 25–40 days (West Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to NiameyAbout 5–7 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 Niamey
| 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 roofing tiles into Niamey: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Niamey, 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 Niamey
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys roofing tiles: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Construction & infrastructureBuys roofing tiles: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
Roofing Tiles specifications for Niamey
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Niger'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/WAEMU rules; security conditions affect logistics.