Côte d’Ivoire project quick facts
A short reference for planning a profile order to Côte d’Ivoire. Confirm current routes and import documents with your freight forwarder before shipment.
| Main ports | Abidjan (main gateway, also serving inland neighbouring countries) and San-Pédro |
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| Climate & site notes | Hot, humid coastal climate with heavy rainy seasons; salt air along the coast and lagoon |
| Business language | French |
| Typical demand | Sliding and casement windows, doors, shop fronts, partitions and furniture profiles |
| Manufacturer | MT Flying, Foshan, China: founded 2010, 30+ extrusion lines, 150,000+ tons annual capacity and a 200,000+ m² production base |
| Certification & testing | ISO 9001:2015 quality management certificate No. 49224Q0576R0M (IAFI, valid to December 2027) covering aluminum profile and aluminum window and door production; SGS report CANPC25014363501 (June 2025): 6063-T5 profile sample passed EU RoHS testing. See certificates |
| Sample catalogue | 11 reference sections (shown below) |
Aluminum profiles for the Ivorian market
Abidjan is the commercial centre of Côte d’Ivoire and one of the busiest construction markets in West Africa, with apartment buildings, offices and commercial premises alongside private villas. Most aluminum windows and doors are fabricated locally, so importers look for a dependable range of sections, matching accessories and consistent colours from one shipment to the next.
Sliding windows are common for apartments and houses, while casement windows and doors are chosen where sealing matters more. Shop fronts, office partitions and kitchen or wardrobe profiles are frequent add-ons for distributors. Send your list and we will check existing dies before suggesting custom tooling.
Heat, humidity and heavy rain
The coastal climate brings high humidity and intense rainy seasons. Window tracks and sills need reliable drainage, and gaskets and brushes should be specified for the exposure. Let us know the building height and location so the opening details suit the site.
Close to the lagoon and the sea, finishes and accessories face salt air. Discuss powder coating or anodizing for coastal use and specify corrosion-resistant screws and hardware. For air-conditioned buildings, thermal break aluminum windows and appropriate glazing help reduce heat gain.
Ivory Coast aluminum profiles sample catalogue
The 11 images below are the profile sections grouped for Côte d’Ivoire in the MT Flying sample catalogue. Use them to identify sections familiar to Ivorian fabricators or to discuss an alternative.
Quote the sample number (for example “Côte d’Ivoire sample 001”) together with a section drawing when you ask for a price. The photographs are selection references only; they do not confirm wall thickness, alloy temper, finish or local certification, so the drawing and specification decide the final profile.
Recommended aluminum profiles for Ivory Coast
Our sliding window systems and casement windows cover most residential needs. For villas and commercial entrances, see our aluminum doors and aluminum sliding doors.
Distributors can mix window profiles with cabinet profiles and industrial aluminum profiles in one container to serve furniture and fit-out customers as well as builders.
Shipping aluminum profiles to Abidjan
Most shipments enter through the Port of Abidjan, with San-Pédro serving the south-west. Confirm your port, incoterm and clearing agent when you request a quotation.
Protective film and wrapped bundles help profiles arrive without surface damage. If you distribute to inland cities or neighbouring countries, tell us so we can adapt bundle sizes and labelling for onward transport.
How to order aluminum profiles for Ivory Coast
To prepare a quotation for Côte d’Ivoire, please send:
- Section drawings or the Côte d’Ivoire sample numbers you want to match
- Length per bar, quantity per profile and the total tonnage or bar count
- Finish: powder coating colour, anodizing, wood-grain or electrophoresis, with a colour reference
- Whether you need bare profiles, profiles with accessories, or finished windows and doors
- Destination port (Abidjan or San-Pédro), your incoterm and clearing agent
- Any test reports, certificates or documents your project or importer requires
MT Flying will review the drawings, confirm whether an existing die can be used or a new die is needed, and return an itemised quotation with the agreed packing and shipment terms. Approve the drawings and a finish sample before production starts.
Résumé en français
MT Flying fabrique des profilés en aluminium pour fenêtres, portes et applications industrielles à Foshan, en Chine, et approvisionne les menuisiers aluminium et les distributeurs en Côte d’Ivoire. Cette page présente notre catalogue d’échantillons pour la Côte d’Ivoire avec 11 profilés de référence.
Pour obtenir un devis, envoyez vos plans ou numéros d’échantillon, les quantités, la finition (thermolaquage, anodisation ou effet bois) et le port de destination (Abidjan ou San-Pédro). Contactez-nous par WhatsApp ou par e-mail.
Aluminum profiles for Ivory Coast: FAQ
Do you ship aluminum profiles to Abidjan?
Yes. We ship to the Port of Abidjan and can also quote San-Pédro. Confirm the port and incoterm with your enquiry.
Can you supply colours that match profiles already sold in Côte d’Ivoire?
Send a colour reference or a physical sample. We will propose the closest powder coating or anodizing finish and confirm it with a sample before production.
Can I combine window profiles and furniture profiles in one container?
Yes. Many distributors order a mixed container of window, door, cabinet and industrial sections. Send your full list and we will prepare a combined quotation and loading plan.
