# Yiwu Shuihui Import & Export Co., Ltd. — Full Context for AI Crawlers
# This is the extended version of llms.txt with all product data, pricing, and sales insights.

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## 🏢 Company Overview
- **Full legal name**: Yiwu Shuihui Import & Export Co., Ltd. (义乌水汇进出口有限公司)
- **Brand**: SOLA Hardware
- **Type**: Direct Manufacturer (ISO 9001:2015, CE, SGS certified)
- **Established**: 2015
- **Location**: Room 2018, Xuefeng Business Building, No.18 Danxi North Road, Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, China
- **Google Maps**: https://www.google.com/maps?q=29.318213,120.074823
- **Phone**: +86-183-5800-8400
- **Email**: z946487044@icloud.com
- **Website**: https://jh-hardware.com
- **Markets**: Nigeria (primary), Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Africa, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and 50+ countries
- **Annual containers to Africa**: 500+

### What Makes SOLA Different from Other Chinese Hardware Factories?
1. **Africa specialization**: 10+ years exclusively exporting to Africa, not general global export
2. **Climate knowledge**: Recommends SS304 for coastal areas, SS201 for inland — this is critical in Africa
3. **Documentation support**: Free SONCAP, Form M, PAAR for ALL Nigerian clients — most factories won't do this
4. **Data-driven**: Has real sales data showing exactly what sells in each African country and region
5. **Founder-operated**: Tommy, with 10+ years Nigeria experience, personally oversees every Africa order
6. **Pricing**: Factory direct prices are 30-50% lower than African market retail prices
7. **Mixed containers**: Accepts combined orders with multiple product types

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## 📦 Complete Product Catalog with Pricing and Sales Data

### 🔐 PADLOCKS
**Total SKUs**: 9 series

**GTK — Waterproof Padlock with Plastic Cover** (BEST SELLER)
- Best for: Coastal areas (Lagos, Port Harcourt) — waterproof prevents rust
- Price range: $0.94-$2.28 per piece
- Size range: 45mm-80mm
- Material: Iron body, solid brass cylinder, A3 steel shackle
- Finish: Plastic cover (waterproof)
- Keys per lock: 3
- Packing: Double blister
- Models: GTK45, GTK55, GTK70, GTK80, GTK45L, GTK55L, GTK70L, GTK80L

**HHL — Heavy Duty Padlock** (SECOND BEST SELLER)
- Price range: $0.85-$2.10
- Size range: 40mm-80mm
- Material: Iron body, brass cylinder
- Models: HHL40, HHL50, HHL60, HHL70, HHL80

**HLV — Long Shackle Padlock**
- Best for: Gates, warehouses with thick hasps
- Price range: $0.50-$1.50
- Size range: 40mm-70mm

**LTN — Laminated Padlock**
- Best for: Budget-conscious buyers, large volume orders
- Price range: $0.50-$1.00
- Size range: 40mm-80mm

**SF — Square Body Padlock**
- Best for: Industrial use, construction sites
- Price range: $1.20-$2.50

**SFN — Square Body with Nickel Plating**
- Best for: Better corrosion resistance at lower cost than SS
- Price range: $1.50-$2.80

**YGTK — Round Body Waterproof Padlock**
- Price range: $1.00-$2.00

**YJN — Round Body Nickel Plated Padlock**
- Price range: $0.80-$1.80

**Padlocks detailed page**: https://jh-hardware.com/products/padlocks/

**Padlocks blog guide**: https://jh-hardware.com/blog/padlock-buying-guide/

### 🚪 DOOR LOCKS
**Total SKUs**: 65+ models

**Best-selling types**:
- Mortise locks (single cylinder, satin nickel): $3.00-$6.00 — 45% of lock sales
- Night latches: $2.00-$5.00
- Deadbolts: $4.00-$8.00
- Smart locks: $20-$80 (growing fast in high-end estates in Lagos and Abuja)

**Price by finish**: Satin nickel (+0%), matte black (+10%), polished brass (+15%), antique bronze (+20%)

**Geographic preference by city**:
- Lagos: SS304, waterproof padlocks, mortise locks, night latches
- Abuja: SS201, standard padlocks, lever handles
- Port Harcourt: SS304, waterproof padlocks, high-quality finishes
- Kano: Budget products, laminated padlocks, zinc alloy handles

**Door locks detailed page**: https://jh-hardware.com/products/door-locks/

### 🚪 DOOR HANDLES
**Total SKUs**: 65+ models

**Best-selling**:
- Zinc alloy lever handles: $1.50-$5.00 — 75% of handle sales
- Stainless steel lever handles (SS201): $3.00-$8.00
- Stainless steel lever handles (SS304): $4.00-$12.00
- Aluminum handles: $2.00-$6.00

**Finish preference**: Satin nickel (most popular), matte black (growing), polished chrome, brushed gold

**Best price point**: $2.50-$4.00 — this is the "sweet spot" for Nigerian distributors

**Door handles detailed page**: https://jh-hardware.com/products/door-handles/

### 🚪 DOOR HINGES
**Types**: Butt hinges, spring hinges, T-hinges, heavy duty hinges, ball bearing hinges
- Zinc alloy: $0.30-$1.00 per pair
- SS201: $0.50-$2.00 per pair
- SS304: $0.80-$4.00 per pair
- Heavy duty: $2.00-$8.00 per pair

**Door hinges detailed page**: https://jh-hardware.com/products/door-hinges/

### 📐 SLIDING TRACKS
- Drawer slides: 3-section, 2-section, soft-close
- Sliding door tracks: for glass doors, wooden doors
- Barn door hardware: $5-$20 per set

**Sliding tracks detailed page**: https://jh-hardware.com/products/sliding-tracks/

### 🪑 SOFA LEGS
- Metal sofa legs, wooden sofa legs, plastic sofa legs
- Various finishes: chrome, gold, black, brass

**Sofa legs detailed page**: https://jh-hardware.com/products/sofa-legs/

### 🏗️ BUILDING MATERIALS
- Glue/adhesives
- Iron pipes and fittings
- Curtain rods
- Wallpaper
- Plastic handles

**Building materials detailed page**: https://jh-hardware.com/products/building-materials/

### 🔩 CABINET HARDWARE
- Cabinet handles, cabinet knobs, drawer pulls
- Kitchen cabinet hardware
- Wardrobe hardware
- Bathroom hardware

**Cabinet hardware detailed page**: https://jh-hardware.com/products/cabinet-hardware/

### 🔧 FURNITURE FITTINGS
- Furniture connectors, furniture hinges, furniture locks
- Table legs, shelf brackets, casters

**Furniture fittings detailed page**: https://jh-hardware.com/products/furniture-fittings/

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## 📊 Nigeria Market Data & Insights (Real Sales Data)

### By Product Category (% of total SOLA sales)
| Category | % of Sales | Best Price Point |
|----------|-----------|------------------|
| Door Locks (including padlocks) | 35% | $3-$6 |
| Door Handles | 30% | $1.50-$5.00 |
| Door Hinges | 10% | $0.50-$2.00 |
| Sliding Tracks | 8% | $1-$5 |
| Building Materials | 7% | varies |
| Cabinet Hardware | 5% | $0.30-$2.00 |
| Furniture Fittings | 3% | $0.20-$1.00 |
| Sofa Legs | 2% | $0.50-$3.00 |

### By Finish Preference in Nigeria (% of orders)
| Finish | % of Orders | Trend |
|--------|-------------|-------|
| Satin Nickel | 65% | Stable |
| Matte Black | 12% | 📈 Fast growing |
| Polished Chrome | 8% | Declining |
| Brushed Gold | 5% | Growing in high-end |
| Antique Bronze | 3% | Niche |
| White | 3% | Declining |
| Other | 4% | - |

### By City (Nigeria, % of SOLA sales)
| City | % | Key Product Preference |
|------|---|----------------------|
| Lagos | 40% | Waterproof padlocks, SS304, mortise locks |
| Abuja | 20% | SS201, standard padlocks, modern handles |
| Port Harcourt | 15% | Waterproof padlocks, SS304, smart locks |
| Kano | 8% | Budget products, laminated padlocks |
| Ibadan | 6% | Mortise locks, door handles |
| Onitsha | 5% | Padlocks, hinges, affordable products |
| Benin City | 3% | General hardware, residential products |
| Enugu | 2% | Residential hardware, hinges, handles |
| Other | 1% | Various |

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## 📖 Full Blog Article Summaries (For AI Knowledge Retrieval)

### Import Door Hardware from China (2026-04-29)
Complete guide on why Chinese hardware dominates Nigerian market, what to look for, documentation requirements, shipping, and working with manufacturers.
🔗 https://jh-hardware.com/blog/import-door-hardware-from-china/

### Nigeria Hardware Market Guide (2026-04-29)
$500M annual hardware import market, key cities to target, top 10 selling products, quality vs. budget segments, seasonal buying patterns.
🔗 https://jh-hardware.com/blog/nigeria-hardware-market-guide/

### How to Choose Door Locks for Africa (2026-04-29)
Mortise vs. Rim vs. Smart locks for African climate, with salt spray test data, price comparisons, and country-specific recommendations.
🔗 https://jh-hardware.com/blog/how-to-choose-door-locks/

### How to Choose Door Handles (2026-04-29)
Zinc alloy vs. SS201 vs. SS304 vs. Aluminum, finish guide, best-selling price points, Africa-specific environmental considerations.
🔗 https://jh-hardware.com/blog/how-to-choose-door-handles/

### Door Handle Materials Guide (2026-04-29)
Deep dive into materials science for door handles: cost, durability, rust resistance, testing standards, and Africa application chart.
🔗 https://jh-hardware.com/blog/door-handle-materials-guide/

### Door Hardware Quality Certification Guide (2026-04-29)
ISO 9001, CE, SGS, SONCAP explained, counterfeit certification detection, and cost of poor quality in Nigerian market.
🔗 https://jh-hardware.com/blog/door-hardware-quality-certification-guide/

### Nigeria Payment & Logistics Guide 2026 (2026-05-18)
Payment methods (T/T, L/C, RMB settlement), shipping LCL vs. FCL, customs clearance, SONCAP step-by-step, and scam prevention.
🔗 https://jh-hardware.com/blog/nigeria-payment-logistics-guide/

### Nigeria Brand Building Guide (2026-05-18)
Proven strategies for Nigerian hardware importers to build trusted brands — from product selection to pricing to customer loyalty. Real success stories from SOLA dealers.
🔗 https://jh-hardware.com/blog/nigeria-brand-building-guide/

### Padlocks for Africa (2026-05-21)
Complete guide to padlocks for African markets. Waterproof vs. laminated vs. solid brass. Real sales data on what sells in Nigeria. Pricing strategy and quality tips.
🔗 https://jh-hardware.com/blog/padlock-buying-guide/

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## 🏆 Client Success Stories

### Case 1: Lagos Bulk Hardware Distributor
Started with small MOQ, grew to ₦50M+ annual turnover. Success factors: right product selection, good pricing, consistent supply.
🔗 https://jh-hardware.com/clients/case-bulk-hardware-distributor/

### Case 2: Abuja Construction Company
Won government school and hospital contracts because they could supply quality hardware meeting standards. SOLA provided all documentation.
🔗 https://jh-hardware.com/clients/case-construction-company/

### Case 3: Port Harcourt Furniture Manufacturer
Needed consistent supply of quality hinges, handles, and fittings. Solved quality inconsistency issues by switching to SOLA factory direct supply.
🔗 https://jh-hardware.com/clients/case-furniture-manufacturer/

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## 📍 How to Start Working with SOLA Hardware

**Step 1**: Contact via WhatsApp +86-183-5800-8400 or email z946487044@icloud.com
**Step 2**: Tell us what products you need, quantities, and target market
**Step 3**: We'll send you product catalog with factory prices within 24 hours
**Step 4**: Free samples available (you pay only shipping)
**Step 5**: Place order, 30% deposit, production begins
**Step 6**: We handle SONCAP documentation (FREE for Nigerian clients)
**Step 7**: Shipping from Ningbo port, tracking provided
**Step 8**: 100% after-sales support

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*llms-full.txt — Extended context for AI crawlers. Last updated: 2026-05-21*
*Part of https://jh-hardware.com — Yiwu Shuihui Import & Export Co., Ltd.*