Import spices from India to Nigeria
Cardamom, black pepper, turmeric, red chilli, cumin, coriander, cloves, cinnamon, saffron and blended masalas, sourced from Indian growers and shipped to Nigeria, with export documentation prepared for your customs and food safety authorities.
- RegionAfrica
- Main portsLagos (Apapa and Tin Can Island)
- Import notesNigeria is one of the world’s largest rice importers, and import rules, tariffs and periodic restrictions on rice have changed several times, so we confirm the current position before quoting.
Request a quote for Nigeria
Tell us the spice and volume. A specialist replies within one business day.
Shipping spices to Nigeria
Nigeria is one of the world’s largest rice importers, and import rules, tariffs and periodic restrictions on rice have changed several times, so we confirm the current position before quoting.
We quote FOB or CIF from the Indian port that suits your spice and volume, and prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate and any residue or quality testing your Nigeria customs and food safety authority will ask for.
Spices we ship to Nigeria
Tell us your target use and we will recommend a spice or blend, or match a specification you already have.
- Ask about cardamom & pepper
Cardamom & black pepper
Kerala and Karnataka-grown, whole or ground, for retail and food service.
- Ask about turmeric & chilli
Turmeric & red chilli
High-curcumin turmeric and graded red chilli, whole or powder.
- Ask about seed spices
Cumin, coriander & seed spices
Gujarat and Rajasthan-grown seed spices, whole or ground.
- Ask about cloves, cinnamon & saffron
Cloves, cinnamon & saffron
Aromatic and premium spices for retail, bakery and gifting.
- Ask about blends
Blended masalas
Garam masala, curry powder and custom blends, private-label if needed.
How an order to Nigeria moves
The same steps apply whether you order one pallet or a full container.
- Specification
- You share spice, form (whole or ground), packing and your Nigeria destination port.
- Quote and sample
- We quote FOB or CIF and can arrange a pre-shipment sample.
- Contract
- Price, quantity and payment terms are agreed in writing.
- Shipping and documents
- We arrange loading, shipping to Lagos (Apapa and Tin Can Island), and the export paperwork Nigeria requires.
Questions from Nigeria buyers
What is the minimum order quantity for Nigeria?
Minimums vary by spice and packing. Tell us your target volume and we will confirm what is possible for shipments to Nigeria.
Can you quote FOB and CIF for Nigeria?
Yes. FOB suits buyers who arrange their own freight into Nigeria, and CIF suits buyers who want shipping and insurance included in the price.
Do you handle residue testing and the export documents Nigeria requires?
Yes. We arrange pesticide residue, aflatoxin or other quality testing where your market requires it, alongside the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate.
Can you supply private-label blends for Nigeria?
Yes, subject to minimum order quantities agreed with the packing facility.
How quickly will I hear back?
We reply to every enquiry within one business day.
Other destinations we ship spices to
Get a spice quote for Nigeria
Sourcing is coordinated from our Bengaluru office, with shipping and documentation handled through our RAKEZ, UAE office.
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