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[Home](/) 2. [Markets](/markets) 3. [Africa](/markets/africa) 4. Nigeria Africa β€Ί Nigeria # Import from China to Nigeria β€” Sourcing, SONCAP & DDP Delivery Nigeria is China's largest trading partner in Africa, with bilateral trade exceeding $20 billion annually. Nigerian importers sourcing directly from Chinese factories face a specific set of challenges: SONCAP certification requirements, Apapa port congestion, complex customs procedures and the risk of dealing with unverified suppliers. Elite Global Trade manages the full process from Hong Kong β€” factory sourcing, quality control, SONCAP compliance and DDP delivery to Lagos, Abuja, Kano and Port Harcourt. [Get a Quote](/contact) ## Why Nigeria Importers Work With Us SONCAP managed in China before shipment. We work with Standards Organisation of Nigeria-approved certification bodies to obtain SONCAP certificates for regulated product categories before goods leave the factory. Apapa congestion alternatives. We advise on port routing β€” including Tin Can Island and Lekki Deep Sea Port β€” to minimise demurrage and clearance delays. Verified factories only. Every supplier we work with has been audited on-site. No trading companies posing as factories. Naira volatility protection. We quote and invoice in USD with clear payment milestone schedules tied to production stages β€” protecting you from exchange rate exposure on large orders. DDP to your warehouse. We deliver door-to-door to Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt and other Nigerian cities, coordinating with licensed Nigerian customs brokers. ## What Nigeria Importers Source from China The categories we most frequently source from Chinese factories for Nigeria-based importers: Consumer electronics and accessories Solar panels, inverters and battery storage Construction materials (tiles, sanitary ware) Textiles, clothing and footwear Industrial machinery and spare parts Generators and power equipment Pharmaceutical packaging and medical supplies Agricultural equipment ## SONCAP Explained ### What is SONCAP and Do You Need It? The Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP) is a mandatory pre-export conformity assessment for regulated product categories imported into Nigeria. Products require a Product Certificate (PC) and a SONCAP Certificate (SC) before they can clear Nigerian customs. Categories requiring SONCAP include electronics, electrical equipment, toys, chemicals, construction materials and many consumer goods. We manage SONCAP certification entirely in China β€” liaising with SON-approved Product Conformity Assessment Bodies (PCABs), arranging lab testing and obtaining the required certificates before shipment. This means your goods arrive with compliant documentation and clear customs without hold-ups. ## Shipping from China to Nigeria Main ports: Apapa (Lagos), Tin Can Island (Lagos), Lekki Deep Sea Port, Port Harcourt. Transit time: 25-35 days sea freight from Chinese ports. Freight options: LCL (consolidated) for orders under 10 CBM, FCL for larger volumes. DDP available: We deliver duty-paid to your Nigerian warehouse, coordinating all customs clearance and last-mile delivery. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What documents are needed to import goods from China to Nigeria? Standard required documents include: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, SONCAP certificate (for regulated products), Form M (obtained from your Nigerian bank) and Combined Certificate of Value and Origin (CCVO). We prepare the China-side documents and advise on Nigerian banking requirements. ### How long does it take to import from China to Nigeria? A typical timeline is 8-12 weeks from order to delivery: 1-2 weeks supplier sourcing and SONCAP initiation, 3-5 weeks production, 1 week pre-shipment inspection and documentation, 25-35 days sea transit, 1-2 weeks customs clearance at Nigerian port. ### What is Form M in Nigerian imports? Form M is a mandatory import document issued by a Nigerian commercial bank, required for goods valued above $500 entering Nigeria. It must be obtained before goods are shipped. We advise our Nigerian clients on Form M requirements and time our shipment documentation accordingly. ### Can you deliver DDP to cities outside Lagos? Yes. We coordinate DDP delivery to Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt and other major Nigerian cities through our network of licensed Nigerian customs brokers and logistics partners. ## Get a Nigeria Import Quote in 24-72 Hours Tell us what you're importing, your target price and your delivery location in Nigeria. We'll come back with vetted factory options, a SONCAP assessment and an all-in landed cost estimate. [Get a Quote](/contact) See also our wider [Africa China sourcing](/markets/africa) service page and the [step-by-step China-to-Africa import guide](/blog/how-to-import-from-china-to-africa). Get in Touch ## Start sourcing today We respond within 24 hours with a detailed sourcing plan, landed cost estimate and timeline. 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