China is the centre of many large scale manufacturers. The country is also home to the global e-commerce company, Ali Baba which has made this Asian country an excellent source of import shipments of commercial value into Nigeria.
In this post, you’ll learn the procedures involved in cargo/freight shipping from China to Nigeria.
Generally, the best bet when shipping to Nigeria is to use the services of courier companies and cargo shipping companies.
However, one of the first things to consider when shipping from China is the transport route.
Although, cost usually determines this choice, there are other important considerations like transit time.
There are cargo services that use strictly air transport which is faster than shipping by sea. The transit time by sea is around 45 days while air freight is less than a week.
Typically, companies that freight by air have a regular shipping schedule from China to Lagos/Apapa every week.
If you’re looking at price, the cheapest method of shipping is to use the China or Hong Kong Post Service.
Typically, this service will take 2 to 5 weeks before you receive the package. This is a good option for small shipment and it’s quite cheap. You can also track and trace your item online but most times this tracking is usually slow.
However, a major disadvantage of this method is that packages often get lost in transit and most times they are hard to find.
Express Post is a faster method and it involves the use of courier companies like DHL, UPS, and FedEx. With this service, you can receive your shipment within 2 to 5 business days but the cost is higher than using the China Post.
Particularly DHL and FedEx have an excellent track record in Africa. For instance, DHL provides a door to door service from China to Nigeria through the DHL Express. The minimum order is 1kg and the supply ability of the company is 30,000kg
The port is located at Shenzhen in Hongkong and the transit time is usually 3 to 4 days after the package has been loaded in Shenzhen.
Air Freight is one of the shipping methods employed by cargo companies but this transport mode is dependent on the weight of the package.
When the shipment weighs more than 250kg, air freight is an excellent option. Usually the shipping takes between 2 to 10 days. But you may have to handle the documentation and customs clearance on your own.
Using this route isn’t advisable if you’re a newbie to the game. Nonetheless, you can outsource this to a customs broker or trucking company at an additional cost.
Sea freight is used for very large package and this process usually has a long transit time but it is cheaper than using air freight or traditional courier companies.
Prior to shipping, you can email your cargo details to the shipping company especially if you’re shipping commercial goods like raw material, machines and equipment.
It can take up to 2 months before you get your package in some cases. So, if you’re a businessman or importer, your best bet will be to plan ahead of time, so them your shipment can come in when you need it.
There are two methods of receive your shipment. You can either receive it by yourself at the port after taking care of the necessary documentation and custom clearance.
Or you could pay the freight charges and use a cargo company to help you with the other processes. You just have to keep in touch with your representative and wait for your delivery once you’ve paid the necessary fees.
Another shipping hack especially if you’re not using to the whole shipping process is to instruct your Chinese supplier to ship the cargo to your location. In this case, you will tell the supplier to ship your cargo as CIF “Port of destination” or DAP “Your facility address”.
Although, this is more expensive, it will save you the stress of custom clearance and the headache associatied with the documentation process. In this case, you can either work with a freight forwarder in your country, for convenience or work with a freight forwarder based in China, for speed.
Another interesting option is to work with a forwarder on each side, for speed and savings
This is how it works, the supplier in China can send the package to the company’s facility in China and then the shipment is delivered to your address in Nigeria
One of the most popular cargo companies used by Nigerian businessmen and individuals is the Value Handlers International. This cargo company offers direct shipment for urgent delivery.
Cost of shipping from China to Nigeria
Usually, for cargo consolidation to Nigeria, the cost of freight from China includes origin handling to Nigeria airport custom clearance could be as low as $5.2 per kg.
Below is a breakdown of the cost of shipping from China to Nigeria
- 1 – 2kg | Minimum invoice | $15
- 3 – 5kg | Freight & Clearing | $7.0
- 6 – 45kg | Freight & Clearing | $6.8
- 46 – 100kg | Freight & Clearing $6.4
- 101 – 300kg | Freight & Clearing | $6.3
- 301 – 500kg | Freight & Clearing | $5.7
- 501 – 1000kg | Freight & Clearing | $5.5
- 1000 – 3000kg | Freight & Clearing | $5.2/kg
Overall, the steps involved in shipping from China to Nigeria have been highlighted below.
Take note of the warehouse shipping address of the cargo company in China. For example: VHI, No.89-1, Guangyuan West Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, China
Once the cargo arrives the facility, the courier company receives the parcel/cargo and reweighs it.
Then the company ships the cargo out via consolidation to Nigeria. You should expect the arrival of your package in Lagos, Nigeria within a week.
Usually, the clearing of cargo out of Lagos Port takes 24 to 48 hrs.
Typically, the estimated time of arrival (ETA) for consolidation from China to the Nigerian Airport takes at least 5 days when counting from the day the shipment was received at the facility in China.
See shipping cost via other routes
- Shipping from China to Nigeria: Cost & Steps (2024)
- Shipping from Nigeria to UK: Cost & Steps (2024)
- Shipping from Nigeria to USA: Cost & Steps (2024)
- Shipping from USA to Nigeria: Cost & Steps (2024)
Dear sir
Please kindly let us know if you can send goods by air cargo. Also let us know your prices and how fast its delivered.
Looking forward to hear from you.
Stephen Ogu
thanks call I contact you for the company
Am new in mini importation…kindly help on how to buy goods on 1688 and sent to agent…..what agent is best in shipment to Nigeria
Thanks for your responses to those that needs help
you can…but you will need a custom agent…to make it faster…
Also need your assistance
Please can you recommend the most reliable and cheap logistic company from china to Nigeria for me ? The valuehandler are pretty high cause the told me per kilogram of an item is 8$ which is equivalent to 2,912 naira . What am I want to send is ladies hand bags which about 30klos and they said I will pay 240$ for 30klos of handbags. If I pay 240 $ I won’t be able to make profit .Is it save to use logistic company from Alibaba ? I just checked and they are cheap but I can’t say if they are reliable
Hi Sylvia, pls did you get a reply for this?
You can use Choice Cargo. They ship from china to Lagos or Kano depending on where you want it.
Their charges
1. Lagos
$4.4/kg + ₦400 custom clearance
2. Kano
$4.3/kg + ₦250 Custom clearance
Delivery 7-15 days
Note that after your goods arrive and it’s cleared, you’ll receive a call from their agent to come get your goods. If you reside in Lagos or Kano, all you need to do is to walk to their office and get your packages.
If you live in other states, the agent will link with local logistics company like courier plus to deliver it to you. You handle the local charges.
Use this and your profit won’t be affected. I mostly purchase my goods on Tmall or Taobao and 1688. They’re the most cheapest for me.
Goodluck to you all
Wow
Mr Victor please I will like to get their contact and yours too.
Thank you
Pls how reliable are these places you shop from, am always having problem with log in with Alibaba, I need other good options. Thanks
PLEASE MR VICTOR HOW CAN I REACHER YOU
Hello the mr Victor this delivery service sounds great. Please can you drop your contact so i can reach you..thanks
How can we get your contact?
Please i need choice cargo number?
Please Mr Victor how can I reach you
Hi Mr Victor, please can i get your contact and theirs? I would like to get more information please. Thank you
I also like to have their contact please.
Pls can I have contact of buying agent from 1688.com who can help me to get my goods deliver to Kano Nigeria when purchase from 1688.com.
Pls waiting for your kind response pls
Help me out I’m new to mini importation
Good evening Mr Victor,I would love to have ur contact sir for Bette understanding
Thank you
Hi Victor, please do you know any other company that can deliver directly to kano
Hi Mr Victor. I need trusted and reliable agent, also main service cargo that is cheap
please how does someone get the contacts of this shipping company and do they procure goods too or only to ship them?
Hi Victor plz can u help connecting me with them. Thank u
Thank you for this useful info. Plz, how can I get their contact?? The agent am using has increased their price to $8.5 + 600/kg it’s quite expensive for me
Please funmi, send me the contact of the agent you’re using, irrespective of the high price. Please
Funmi, how do you order goods??
Funmi, pls can you teach me how to go about this importation business?
Pls I need u to teach me d online biz from scratch
Please I will like to know there contact and yours too
Sir, please l am interested in shipping fromfrom China to Nigeria, can you help me with those contacts and yours so l can discuss more with you
Pls I want you to help me out, it seems you Been in this business for long
Choice also delivers to abuja from kano, it would only cost you #50 per kg, formyou goods to be brought from kano to Abuja.
Please can I have there contact I really to ship my goods
Pls can I get the contact for choice cargo? Want to import to Kano. Thanks.
Hello, please can I get your contact coz I need more insight on 1688
Choice Cargo has now increased their shipping to $9.2/kg +N380 customs.
Hi Victor.
Would you please, be kind enough for us to exchange contacts? I need to have one on one interaction with you.
WhatsApp would be very fine with me.
Thanks
How reliable is Choice cargo?
Hi Mr. Victor,
Please, how to I get in touch with any agent at Choice cargo.
Thank you.
Pls Mr victor ,must I use a procurement agent when ordering from 1688
Pls sir I need ur contact I really need d info about this choice cargo.
I’m a newbie sir I’ll need more info from you, please do you have WHATSAPP?
Pls were you able to get good ladies bags from 1688.
Yes you can get na
I can get you the contact you need. Including videos to explain how you can go about it. Watsapp me on 09035386875
Hi Sylvia, has anyone replied you please? I am starting the same business I want to know the cheaper way to ship my goods. I will be waiting for your reply, thank you
Very interesting groug of people out here. Place to learn,socialise and talk about business.
Add me up on WhatsApp
I need a shipper from Suzhou China to Nigeria. Do you have any recommendations?
Hello Anayo, normally what shipping companies that operate china to nigeria shipping do is that they give you their office address in Guangzhou as moat of them have their offices there. This address is expected to be given to your supplier who will send your goods to them in Guangzhou and from there to Nigeria.
Please , why not simply state it here? So we can all learn
How much will it cost to ship 1210 v.kg from China to Nigeria
Hi Osita, your question needs more clarification especially the weight 1210v.kg you mentioned. However, let me guide you on how to calculate your shipping cost based on the weight you mentioned. Shipping companies charge $5.2/kg for shipping and 430Naira/kg for clearance. So, total cost = ($5.2 x 1210kg)+(430naira x 1210kg). Though, I will advise you to go for sea freight shipping and not air as the sea freight is cheap but takes longer than air shipping. The calculation is based on space allocated to your items in the container.
Please what is their minimum kill for shipping
Please what is their minimum kilo for shipping
Please help me with Brake down for shipping FRIGHT
Pls Mr Wasiu can I have ur contact
Pls I will like you to recommend another logistics means of importing from China because the value handler international seems to be on the high side for me and am a new investor
What is contact address of the Shipping line?
please i need a trustful agents and logistic companies that is cheaper to ship goods from China to . THANK YOU
I’ve been searching for Cheap shipping companies, anyone please help me out
Hello sir, am new to importation business, I just imported my sample products (CCTV cameras) from China with DHL but is very high almost 85% of the total cost of the goods I imported.
Kindly advise sir, the cheap and dependable shipping company from China to Lagos for my subsequent order.
Hi Adebowale, I commend you for taking the bold step of importing your sample products. Importing via DHL, fedex and so on is not profitable as their cost of shipping is on the high side. The solution is to engage local shipping companies who have addresses in china where your suppliers can drop your products for them to ship down to Nigeria.
Pls can anyone give me contact of local shipping companies that have office in China
I advise you people that want cheaper rate of shipping goods from china to nigeria to give E&C easy way logistics a trial and thank me later.
Good day.
Please I ordered goods directly from a company at China.
In my invoice it says cargo 4kg.. Then amount 4$.
Now I’m been sent the tracking ID but I don’t know what to do and the China woman doesn’t seems to respond fast to all my questions about tracking my order.
I have an agent number but I still need help here. I’m a newbie who wants to do business.
Thanks and God bless
Hello Gloria, I need you to clarify some issues before I can answer your questions. E.g which website did you buy from?, what is the shipping method used and so on? From your question, you will most likely receive this item from the nearest post office to the shipping address you gave your supplier.
Hello ..Please I have questions to ask on this importation biz if you don’t mind ..09069182942 ..Please message me on WhatsApp or flash me..I wish to communicate with you more
Hi Hannah, talk to me on kaybossplus@gmail.com
Madam pls can I have your contact, that $4 is cheaper.
Please girl, i just the the contact of that you agent in China, i just need someone to direct me on all this China to Nigeria shipping.
I am new and trying to import in fashion items in small quantities about 2-5kg. .
Cam you please recommend a shipping handler at the barest minimum cost. As I do not want all my profit swallowed up paying duty of some sort.
Gud day sir, am a newbie in this business and the person dat train me has a shipping group in which we all buy n she ll ship it for us, but sir I want to know more on dis business n I want to start shipping by myself pls I want u to put me through sir
Wasiu, do you have Agents that buy for you in China? I mean those you give products links and they take it up from there?
I seriously need one asap.
I don’t know if you’ve gotten better agent already but I know of one that’s less costly and efficient. Am currently using them right now… My WhatsApp line is 08168464885
how can i be an agent of importation for china to nigeria… pls i need ur help
Goodmorning, I’ve been into this for a few months now and getting my goods to Nigeria has been a little bit dicey. It takes a long time and the shipping eats into my profit. Can you offer some advice please?
How do I know the weight of the product I want to import
You can know that by asking the supplier directly…
I have bn tryn to purchase goods kn 1699 bt the language barrier,even if i turn on translation,the next pages wil come in chinese
The weight of a product is mostly below the descriptions of the product..when you scroll down on 1688 page…
Hello
Has anyone used Abdulwasiu’s shipping agent? How reliable is the company? I just closed a deal to buy some goods weighing about 15kg, I need a fast shipping agent that is affordable and reliable.
Hello Mr Wasiu,
Please can you suggest a company that can safely deliver 15kg of stationery items to Ikeja Lagos for not more than 100 dollars from China?
I need a shipper at a low price , can you pls recommend?
Give contact phone and address of shipping agent that can bring in sample raw material from China to Nigeria
Good day, please I want to ship my goods from Nigeria to China. About 10000 tons
CIF Xingang port ( Tianjin port).
Please kindly contact me for urgent business… 234***5253943
Hello sir, I want to know if Chrisvicmall logistics is Reliable.
they seem genuine, I have checked there whois info and it kinda look legit to me you can make your own inquiries before you try them out or better still call them or visit there office in Ikeja.
washy, pls wat do u think about importing dis month, I learnt the delay is always fatal, this is my first import and I already collected the customers part payment
Please who has imported grade AA ladies bag from china, I want to import as well but need a reliable supplier.
I don’t know if you have heard of 1688. It’s more cheaper to get goods on this site than Alibaba. I actually buy from this site but not directly. I have a Chinese procurement agent that gets it for me. All I need to do is to screenshot what I want to her
Hello please can I have your contact? I would like to link up with your agent. Thanks
Can you assist me with dat pls..i’m interested in that as well
Please can u send her number for me on whatsapp.08125671796
Please I need your number so that we can talk on phone.mine is 09066344012
Pls can u give me her contact
Please can i get the agent number and can you put me through in the mimi inportation business thank you.
Hello, please can you link me up with your agent? I need to ship some lingerie from 1688
This is my watsapp number 09035386875
Please help with contact details of the procurement Agent
This is my watsapp number 09035386875
Please can u also help me with your Chinese agent to enable me ship my goods thanks
Which agent do you use, I also buy from 1688. Thanks
This is my watsapp number 09035386875
Pls is the Chinese agent reliable?
Really… How does it work
Most of their goods are substandard. But Alibaba is more reliable cuz u can return & collect ur money back. And u have a one on one chat with d suppliers
Pls can I have ur contact cos I’m new n I don’t know how to buy from the site
hi friends I need a very reliable shipping company that can import my woven pp bags from China
Hello
Please i want to import a car from china to Nigerian so how much is the cost of transportation and clearance
I need a reliable shipping company that procure goods as well.it shouldn’t be expensive please.Fast and reliable
I could help you with that. The logistics company I deal with are pretty fast. They can even help you look for goods if you are not sure of where to get them.
Please can I have their contact
Sir i want ship car from usa how much cost me
Good day sir
Please I’m new to this import business and I would love you to put me through
please, I’m interested in shipping party items like fancy cups and plates and balloons from china but I dunno any companies or how to go abt it. Can u be of assistance?
Please sir,what is cheaper bettween goods bought online ( at china) and goods bought phisically (eg in the market) ?
For the fastest and easiest shipping link and full insurance cover for all your import and export goods . Pleaae WhatsApp me on 2348025783048. Protect your investment on the seas and in the air.
Pls i need a good buying Agent and a good shipping company to ship from china to abuja pls can u help me with any?
I can help you with that. Watsapp me on 06035386875. Please indicate what you want when you do
I have used Valuehandlers several times. Their price may fluctuate because of high and low season of cargo movement to Nigeria from China. But they consistent, and would update you each time they have price change. I have shipped with them for as low as $6.5 per kg, and it also depends on volume, which is major factor in shipping price everywhere. I just like to recommend Valuehandlers for their consistence and sincerity. their site: http://www.valuehandlers.com or phone them 08032241768
Is anyone here that can put me true on how to ship from China to Nigeria by sea.. my WhatsApp number is 08136691525 we
but 6.5 dollar per kg is quite expensive to me.
Nice one. Am interested in this importation business. I need somebody to put me through pls.
What is it that you don’t really understand about it. I will send you videos that will explain everything from scratch. That way, you will be able to go about it yourself. Including other info. Watsapp me on 09035386875 or email @ akarumeamos05@gmail.com
Pls I am new in this importation business I need a trusted n reliable agent
Please How reliable is this shipping company and Also will they deliver my goods to my doorstep if requested?
Yes, they can but there will always be added charges for such service
Please, I want to start the importation business, I need agent contact, those ones you can send the link of goods you want buy to, and they take it up.
Pls I need a trusted agent here in Nigeria that can help buy from China and import to Nigeria.
Pls,a friend just introduced me to importation business,pls i need more information on this.
Hello, is NBC skye logistics legit?
Yes they are legit
Can i have a contact of a logistic company that i can collect my goods in lagos island please
How can I import goods from China
I can give you a video on how to start from scratch , including other necessary information. Email me akarumeamos05@gmail.com or watsapp 09035386875. If you are interested
Mr Victor Gud evening, plz how can I reach u?
Mr Victor Pls how can I reach u?
Hello Mr Victor, please I need your assistance concerning this online shipping company. How can I reach you
I have a container full load that is being produced for me in China.
I really don’t know the cheapest way to get it to Nigeria. Any help?
Please where can I get the agent contact in Lagos Nigeria here .I need there address
Reagards
Please I’m new in this online business how do I get a cheap and reliable shipping agent without having to deal with the custom directly. Thanks
I can help you with information on how to go about it. Watsapp me on 09035386875 or email me akarumeamos05@gmail.com
Please Mr victor how can i go about it
Good afternoon, please I need assistance in shipping down my goods from China. I need a reliable and trustworthy agent that is fair in pricing and would not overpack my goods to make it bigger so as to get more money and would deliver the exact amount of goods I paid for. I need an agent that could help me do A bit of a rundown check on the seller to confirm he/she is not a scammer. Thanks
Hello, anyone knows a shipping company that ships lower than $4.3/kg…
Please can you help with the no of the agent and logistics company you use . Thank you
Dear Sir,
Is there any shipping agent at Wuhan that can cargo to Nigeria with reasonable price
Please WhatsApp me on 07066083601 for cheap shipping and agent who can convey your goods from china to Nigeria for you.. Fast and reliable
How can I get a real shipping company from China to Nigeria , by sea
Hello sir,
Am Charles.
Pls kindly help me to state the step by step guidelines on how to purchase from 1688 and how to connect with the a reliable chipping company.
Your urgent response would be highly appreciated sir.
Pls don’t try buying anything from any online store in China that is not a manufacturer. Shop safely on Alibaba… This is still d most reliable online store as u will be able to verify the authenticity of the manufacturing company you are dealing with before proceeding. They will propose shipping companies to you and you can make your choice depending on cost and delivery time.
My honest opinion to you all.
Thanks
Pls send the name of the Logistic company. Mr Amos.Thanks
I will suggest we create a WhatsApp group/Instagram group on this. Am I speaking our minds please?
Am a newbie, pls I want to more on how to use sea shipping and I need the contact number of their shipping agent, thank you sir
Hello sir,I have a question can 20kg of goods go through sea shipping
Am using sky cargo but I want to try sea shipping because air cargo is expensive at the end I don’t make profit
Please I’ll like to know which shipping company is really cheap and fast too cos I deal with ladies bags and shoes alone.
The shipping price I got from skycargo was very expensive. I don’t even know how I will get my profit.
I also buy from 1688. I use skycargo. $4.2/kg to Lagos. Clearance 400. Usually 10 days
Hi, I bought some goods of #35,550 from a dropshipper and she’s asking for #31,040 to ship it. They’re mostly shoes and bags. She said she uses skycargo too. Is it usually as high as this or she’s trying to scam me. They she asked for money for waybill and clearance again.
Please help me ooo
@ Amos. Why asking to be contacted before releasing information? Is it a secret thing or you charge to give it? If you want to help people, that is not the way to go about it.
Good day sir am new also i will like u to put me through
amos says just state the price of your video so we’ll knw if it worth the price
Hello Victor, please I will be glad if you can share your contact with me…..
Please I want to bring in some things from China I need an agent so I can send the contact to the supplier pls can I get help here
Please I need a buying agent from china,who can help me buy and help me ship it down to Nigeria….A trustworthy and a reliable one please I need your help please…very urgent..
Thank you God bless
Hello Victor, please I need your contact for more information
Hello
Thank you for your post
I want to know what freight means and who pays for freight.
Pls I just hard of importing and I don’t no any thing about it.
Can some one help me out
Thanks.
am interested.
Am new in mini importation…kindly help on how to buy goods on 1688 and sent to agent…..what agent is best in shipment to Nigeria
Hello pls what’s the rate of shipping presently and which logistics company is more cheaper
Please is this the new shipping cost now since dollars has increased to 450 . please can u answer thanks
Good day, please what’s the shipping cost now from China to Lagos, and pls can I get your number so
Please sir help me I am new to importion business and I need a reliable place where I can ship things from and at a cheaper rate
Message me to give you trustworthy agent that am using and how to buy it
Pls I need a reliable shipping company that can help in procurement and shipping and charges cheap. Thanks
kindly help me on how to buy goods on 1688.com and sent to an agent.
put me through pls,thanks
Thanks for the information. I’m interested in shipping sanitary pads from China. Do I need clearance, documentation and nafdac inspection my self. Even if it’s a Cbm of baby diapers. Thanks
Please am new here and i want to do mini importation business ,can u please help me which shipping company can I use to ship goods from China to Nigeria.please reliable onces
Yes I can
Pls can u give me their contact
Please I will like to get there contact
Please I need your WhatsApp number so we can chat
Thanks for this article. I have always known that the more weight that one has, the less that they pay for shipping. I have little shipment from Uk to Nigeria. I have most of the items that import fro m China through Mini-Importation.
I have used many shipping and procurement companies from China to Nigeria. Some were good,others were not. The best that I have used so far in term of service charge and shipping duration is Fiatlogistics.com.
They do really nice job. $6.6/kg and easy procurement.
PlS sir which is the best shipping company via sea and that is fast and reliable.can I get their contact?
Good day, I would like to ask if the freight/clearing charges is per kg or for the kg listed above. And aside from this freight and clearing charges, what other charges am I to pay to clear my goods once they get to Nigeria. Will be expecting your response. Thank you
Pls Mr Victor I need to reach u. I really need help on mini importation.
Thanks for writing out this, it’s a vital and enrich information which guided me to importation business.