AfricaChemical Supplier & Exporter to Nigeria
Nigeria is West Africa's largest chemical market and one of India's most important pharmaceutical export destinations. Drug makers in Lagos, Agbara and Ota formulate antimalarials, antibiotics and analgesics from imported APIs, while paint, detergent and beverage manufacturers source solvents, surfactant inputs and specialty chemicals. Oil and gas operations around Port Harcourt need production and treatment chemicals. We ship to Apapa, Tin Can, Lekki and Onne and coordinate the Form M, NAFDAC permit and SONCAP steps with the importer so documents match the goods exactly.
Nhava Sheva / MundraApapa (Lagos) Sea 25–35 days Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS)Air 3–6 days
Main seaportsApapa (Lagos), Tin Can Island (Lagos), Lekki Deep Sea Port
Cargo airportsLagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), Abuja (ABV)
Chemical regulatorNAFDAC (chemicals) / NESREA
Pharma regulatorNAFDAC (National Agency for Food & Drug Administration and Control)
Transit from IndiaSea 25–35 · Air 3–6 days
CurrencyNigerian Naira (NGN)
CapitalAbuja
Trade agreementsMFN terms
What we supply to Nigeria
Product divisions ranked by demand from Nigeria's Pharmaceutical manufacturing, Oil & gas, Paints & coatings sectors.
APIs & Bulk Drugs
Active pharmaceutical ingredients and bulk drugs sourced from Indian manufacturers, with…
385 products · NigeriaPharma Intermediates & Building Blocks
Advanced and key starting materials, heterocycles, chiral building blocks and reagents fo…
9,200 products · NigeriaIndustrial & Specialty Chemicals
Bulk and specialty chemicals for water treatment, coatings, textiles, polymers, agro, foo…
876 products · NigeriaSolvents
HPLC, LC-MS, spectroscopy, AR and bulk industrial solvents - methanol, acetonitrile, IPA,…
590 products · NigeriaLaboratory Chemicals & Reagents
Analytical reagents, AR/GR and ACS-grade salts, acids, indicators, buffers and volumetric…
2,501 products · NigeriaImpurities & Reference Standards
Pharmacopoeial and non-pharmacopoeial impurities, metabolites, nitrosamines and working s…
27,990 products · NigeriaInorganic Chemicals, Metals & Advanced Materials
Inorganic salts, high-purity metals and oxides, rare earth compounds, catalysts precursor…
5,224 products · NigeriaLife Science & Biochemicals
Amino acids, buffers, enzymes and substrates, culture media components, detergents, stain…
2,723 products · NigeriaImporting chemicals into Nigeria
Most chemicals and all APIs need a NAFDAC import permit obtained by the importer before shipment, and certain regulated products also require a SONCAP certificate under the Standards Organisation of Nigeria. Imports are initiated with Form M through an authorised dealer bank, which links to the importer's foreign-exchange and customs processes. Dangerous goods must meet IMDG/IATA requirements.
Key chemical-consuming industries
Pharmaceutical manufacturingOil & gasPaints & coatingsFood & beverageDetergents & personal careAgrochemicals
Industrial & pharma hubs we ship to
Lagos (Ikeja, Agbara, Ota) · Port Harcourt · Kano · Abuja · Onitsha
Documents supplied / typically required
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
- Form M (via authorised dealer bank)
- NAFDAC import permit
- SONCAP certificate where applicable
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
Requirements depend on the product, quantity and end use. Our export desk confirms the document set with every quotation.
APIs & Bulk Drugs popular with Nigeria buyers
Cities we deliver to in Nigeria
Frequently asked questions — Nigeria
How long does sea freight to Lagos take?
Port-to-port transit from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Apapa, Tin Can or Lekki is typically 25–35 days, depending on vessel schedule, transhipment and port congestion.
What must be in place before you ship to Nigeria?
The importer normally opens Form M with their bank and obtains the NAFDAC permit, plus SONCAP where the product is covered. We supply a COA and a GHS-format 16-section SDS with every shipment, and product details on our documents are matched to the permit.
Which Incoterms and currency do you offer for Nigeria?
We offer EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR and DAP Incoterms, usually in USD. Dangerous goods are packed to UN specifications and declared under IMDG or IATA.
Which Incoterms do you offer for shipments to Nigeria?
We quote EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF, CPT, CIP and DAP depending on the product, mode and destination. DDP can be arranged case-by-case where local import rules allow.
What payment terms are available?
Standard terms are advance payment by telegraphic transfer (T/T). Letters of credit and other terms can be agreed for repeat or larger orders after due diligence.
Request a quote — delivery to Nigeria
We reply within one business day with price, pack options, lead time and documentation.
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