How to Import from China to Nigeria: Payments, Shipping and FX
11 October 2026 - Naira BriefingChina is Nigeria’s biggest source of imported goods, from electronics to fashion. The hard parts are paying the supplier in foreign currency and landing the goods without nasty surprises on duty. Here’s the practical flow.
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Finding and vetting suppliers
Most importers start on Alibaba or 1688 (wholesale). Check supplier ratings, order samples, and use trade-assurance or escrow terms rather than paying everything upfront.
Paying the supplier
- Suppliers usually price in USD or yuan (CNY); you’ll fund the payment from naira at the prevailing rate.
- Options include bank wires, platform escrow, and specialist payment agents.
- Budget the true cost using the live USD to Naira rate — FX is the biggest swing in your margin.
Shipping and customs
Choose air (fast, costly) or sea (cheap, slow), and factor in clearing and import duty at the port — similar in spirit to car import duty. Duty depends on the goods and declared value.
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