How to Start a Mini Importation Business in Nigeria
11 October 2026 - Naira BriefingMini importation — buying cheap goods from China and reselling them in Nigeria — is a popular small business. The margins can be good, but they live or die on two things: your buying price in dollars and your dollar to naira rate.
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Finding products and suppliers
Start on AliExpress or 1688 (wholesale) and Alibaba for bulk. Order samples first, check supplier ratings, and focus on light, high-margin items (accessories, gadgets, beauty) that ship cheaply.
Paying suppliers
- Fund a dollar card from naira for small orders.
- For bulk, pay suppliers in USD or yuan via a trusted payment route.
- Budget every order against the live USD to Naira rate — FX is your biggest margin swing.
Shipping, customs and pricing
Choose air (fast, costly) or sea (cheap, slow), factor in clearing and duty — see how import duty works for the customs picture — then price to cover landed cost plus a healthy margin.
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