Africa · country guide
Trade with Nigeria.
Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country and a major oil producer. It imports wheat, machinery, chemicals, vehicles and many manufactured goods, and its local industries include cement, food processing and refining.
- Apapa · Tin Can · Lekki · Onne
- 4 relevant categories
- 4 relevant products
Market overview
Key industries
- Oil, gas and refining
- Cement and construction
- Food processing and FMCG
- Agriculture
Import opportunities
- Wheat and food products
- Machinery and equipment
- Chemicals and plastics
- Steel products
Export opportunities
- Crude oil and gas
- Sesame and cocoa
- Cement (regionally)
Trade requirements
The main rules to check when trading with Nigeria. This is orientation, not legal or customs advice.
- Form M
- Imports are initiated with a Form M processed through an authorised bank.
- SONCAP
- Regulated products need SONCAP certification from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria.
- NAFDAC
- Food, chemicals and some other products need NAFDAC registration.
- Foreign exchange
- FX availability affects payment terms. Agree the payment structure before production.
Logistics considerations
Lagos ports (Apapa and Tin Can Island) and the newer Lekki deep-sea port handle most container traffic.
Onne serves the east and the oil and gas sector.
Port congestion and inland trucking times should be built into delivery plans.
Relevant TP4 categories for Nigeria
Relevant products
Milling Wheat
Wheat for flour milling, specified by protein, moisture and test weight.
HS 1001
Diesel Generator Sets
Standby and prime-power generator sets for sites, buildings and industry.
HS 8502
Caustic Soda
Sodium hydroxide in flakes, pearls or lye for industrial processing.
HS 2815
PVC Resin
Suspension PVC resin for pipes, profiles, film and cables.
HS 3904
Information current as of October 2026. Regulations, duties and documentation requirements change. Confirm with the relevant authority, your customs broker or forwarder before shipment. TP4 does not claim offices or operations in Nigeria.
Trading with Nigeria?
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