Trade snapshot
- Currency
- Nigerian naira (NGN)
Top Indian exports to Nigeria
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceuticals | 0.64 |
| Machinery | 0.45 |
| Vehicles & 2/3-wheelers | 0.36 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.23 |
| Cotton yarn/fabric | 0.19 |
| Plastics | 0.12 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.12 |
| Misc chemicals | 0.1 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Nigeria
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Crude oil & LNG | 5.14 |
| Cashew/fruit & nuts | 0.27 |
| Fertilisers/urea | 0.22 |
| Oilseeds/sesame | 0.02 |
| Aluminium | 0.02 |
| Hides/skins | 0.01 |
Regulators and import rules in Nigeria
Key bodies: Nigeria Customs Service (B'Odogwu/NICIS II); CBN Form M + PAAR (pre-arrival assessment) via trade portal; NAFDAC (food, drugs, cosmetics, chemicals, packaged water — product registration mandatory); SON (SONCAP Certificate of Conformity at origin for regulated products); NAQS (agricultural quarantine); NPA/Nigerian Shippers' Council; FX access constraints (CBN) affect payment terms.
General import documentation
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| SONCAP | SON | Product Certificate (PC1/PC2/PC3) + SONCAP Certificate (mandatory customs doc) |
| Import documentation | CBN / Nigeria Customs | Form M; PAAR; e-Valuator |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Shipping from India to Nigeria
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → Lagos: 25-38 days typical. Transhipment via Colombo/Singapore or Jebel Ali/Med; SONCAP certificate mandatory for customs clearance
Main ports and entry points: Lagos: Apapa, Tin Can Island, Lekki Deep Sea Port (2023); Onne/Port Harcourt; Calabar; Warri. Air: LOS
Indian community
50,120 (NRI 50,000 + PIO 120) [S6]
Cities in Nigeria
Products we supply to Nigeria
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Nigeria?
US$2.95 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by pharmaceuticals, machinery, vehicles & 2/3-wheelers.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Nigeria?
No FTA (Nigeria is in ECOWAS/AfCFTA). MFN tariffs (ECOWAS CET) plus import prohibitions list [S7 — not mentioned]
How long is shipping from India to Nigeria?
Typically 25–38 d to Lagos (Apapa/Tin Can/Lekki) via Colombo/Singapore or Jebel Ali/Med transhipment [06 §F.2] — ASSUMPTION (consultant judgement; no carrier schedule fetchable) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Nigeria?
Nigeria Customs Service (B'Odogwu/NICIS II); CBN Form M + PAAR (pre-arrival assessment) via trade portal; NAFDAC (food, drugs, cosmetics, chemicals, packaged water — product registration mandatory); SON (SONCAP Certificate of Conformity at origin for regulated products); NAQS (agricultural quarantine).
Sourcing for Nigeria?
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