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Who is a reliable lubricant oils supplier and exporter for Seychelles?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports lubricant oils to buyers in Seychelles, including Victoria, Anse Boileau, Praslin. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Port Victoria with about 12–22 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Seychelles needs lubricant oils
Seychelles is a small, high-income island economy built on tourism and tuna fishing.
Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Marine, ports & fisheries in Seychelles
The tuna fleet and cannery need pumps and marine fittings.
In Seychelles, shipyards and port operators buy lubricant oils from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricant oils: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Automotive & workshops in Seychelles
Vehicle parts dealers and workshops in Seychelles stock tyres, hydraulic jacks, lubricants, accessories and workshop tools — fast-moving lines that suit mixed-container imports.
In Seychelles, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy lubricant oils from us mainly for gearboxes and bearings and chassis.
Who buys lubricant oils: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Seychelles
Seychelles'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 Seychelles, factories & oems and mro distributors buy lubricant oils from us mainly for compressors and automotive and fleets.
Who buys lubricant oils: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Mining & minerals in Seychelles
Mines and processing plants in Seychelles run crushers, screens and ore-handling plant around the clock. Spherical roller bearings, gear couplings, chains and sprockets wear continuously, so reliable spares supply directly protects production.
In Seychelles, open-pit and underground mines and mineral processing plants buy lubricant oils from us mainly for hydraulic systems and gearboxes.
Who buys lubricant oils: Open-pit and underground mines · Mineral processing plants · Quarries · Bulk ports
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Top 3 cities for lubricant oils in Seychelles
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of lubricant oils. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Lubricant Oils in Victoriaport: Port VictoriaThe capital, main port and tuna-processing centre.Marine, ports & fisheries
- 02Lubricant Oils in Anse Boileauvia Port Victoria · 1 day by roadWest-coast district with resorts.
- 03Lubricant Oils in Praslinvia Port Victoria · 1 day by ferrySecond island, with resorts and nature reserves.
Importing lubricant oils into Seychelles: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Seychelles — 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 Seychelles working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +248 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Seychellois Creole, English, French; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Seychellois rupee (SCR); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Lubricant Oils specifications for Seychelles
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Seychelles's import requirements.
| Oil grades | SAE 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50; ISO VG 32, 46, 68, 220, 320 |
|---|---|
| Greases | Lithium, lithium complex, calcium, EP 2 / EP 3 |
| Packing | 1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 50 L, 210 L; 0.5–180 kg |
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 or the standard your project specifies. Imports are generally straightforward; some products need SBS approval.
Price, duties & landed cost in Seychelles
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Seychellois rupee (SCR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Port Victoria |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (EAC / COMESA frameworks where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Imports are generally straightforward; some products need SBS approval. |
| 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 Seychelles
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.
