Economy
Major industries: Northern Nigeria trade hub, textiles (historic), leather/tanning, agro-processing (groundnut, sesame), plastics, rice milling.
Buyer sectors for Indian goods
northern distributors (Sahel cross-border to Niger/Chad); textile & garment wholesalers (Kantin Kwari); leather tanneries (chemicals); pharma (Sabon Gari); agro-processing machinery.
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Wholesale markets and trade zones
- Kantin Kwari textile market (largest in W. Africa), Sabon Gari market (pharma/general), Dawanau grain market, Kurmi market, Sharada / Bompai / Challawa industrial estates, Kano Free Trade Zone, Dala Inland Dry Port
Products we supply to Kano
Frequently asked questions
Which port serves Kano?
Inland (~1,000 km); Apapa/Tin Can Lagos; Kano Inland Dry Port (Dala/Zawachiki).
How long does sea freight from India to Kano take?
Typically 25-38 days from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) (estimate).
Where do importers trade in Kano?
Kantin Kwari textile market (largest in W. Africa), Sabon Gari market (pharma/general), Dawanau grain market, Kurmi market, Sharada / Bompai / Challawa industrial estates, Kano Free Trade Zone, Dala Inland Dry Port.
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