dhl nigeria fact sheet

DHL NIGERIA FACT SHEET
NIGER
OVERVIEW
Kano
The future is looking bright for Nigeria: already the most
populous country in Africa, it is primed to overtake South
Africa and become the continent’s largest economy.
Nigeria’s economic growth has been fuelled and sustained
by the nation’s wealth in natural resources: the country is
Africa’s largest producer of crude oil, the eighth largest in
the world. Since returning to civilian rule (and re-joining
the Commonwealth) in 1999, Nigeria has also emerged
as one of Africa’s most politically stable nations.
With increased spending power, Nigeria’s broad customer
base is becoming more discerning: the market for higherquality (though not necessarily luxury) goods is expanding
rapidly. As there is little formal retail infrastructure in the
country itself, many Nigerians are turning towards the UK:
Nigeria was the fourth-biggest contributor to overseas taxfree shopping in the UK in 2012, behind China, Russia and
the Middle East.
NIGERIA
Abuja
Lagos
Enugu
CAMEROON
Port Harcourt
KEY
Capital City
Major City
DHL Gateway
Accordingly, British companies with a view to export have
a unique opportunity to tap into this market at an early
stage. 50 per cent of Nigeria’s urban population has Internet
access and as the country’s financial infrastructures improve,
online retail is becoming increasingly popular. English – the
country’s official language – is widely spoken. And the British
Government is highly supportive of UK businesses exporting
to Nigeria: in his 2011 state visit to the country, Prime
Minister David Cameron and Nigerian President Goodluck
Jonathan signed agreements to cooperate in trade, energy
and immigration.
EQUATORIAL
GUINEA
DHL FACTS
Locations: 237
Gateways into the Country:1
Number of Service Centres:35
DHL Delivery Zone:10
Vehicle Fleet:265
Sources: Bloomberg Business Week, GOV.UK, McKinsey Global Institute, UKTI,
The World Bank
Country Profile
Capital
Abuja
Population
174.5 million
Area
923,768 sq km
Currency
1 naira (NGN) = 100 kobo
GDP
US$ 444.3 billion (2012 est.)
Languages
English, 500+ indigenous languages
including Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo), Fulani
Ethnic Groups
250+ known groups, including Hausa and
Fulani 29%, Yoruba 21%, Igbo (Ibo) 18%,
Ijaw 10%, Kanuri 4%, Ibibio 3.5%, Tiv 2.5%
Source: CIA World Factbook
DHL Nigeria Fact Sheet
TRADE INFORMATION
ESSENTIAL CUSTOMS INFORMATION
Exports from Nigeria
Imports into Nigeria
US$ 95.68 billion (2012 est.)
US$ 53.36 billion (2012 est.)
Export commodities:
Petroleum and petroleum
products 95%, cocoa, rubber.
Import commodities:
Machinery, chemicals, transport
equipment, manufactured
goods, food and live animals.
Top Export Destinations:
Ghana, UK, Cote d’Ivoire, USA,
Niger, South Africa, Cameroon,
Canada, Togo.
Top Import Origins:
USA, UK, France,
South Africa, Italy.
For an estimate of landed costs (duties, taxes and other import fees)
for shipments going to the Nigeria, use the free DHL Express Trade
Automation Services (TAS) tool. tas.dhl.com TAS also provides
information on regulation compliance and trade documentation.
There is no de minimis (duty free allowance) so all imports are
subject to duty and taxes. Duty rates vary from 0% to 35%,
depending on the commodity. VAT is levied on imports at a
standard rate of 5%, based on the sum of CIF (Cost, Insurance,
Freight) value, duty & excise and other taxes, if applicable.
Commercial invoices should clearly include details of the cost of
the items, cost of insurance and freight charges.
SONCAP certification is required for many products, for details
see www.export2nigeria.com
Prohibited Items
Source: DHL, CIA World Factbook
The list below is in addition to DHL’s standard list of prohibited items.
UK to Nigeria Transit Times
The times provided for dutiable shipments are based on the time expected
for customs in Nigeria to clear the shipment. This is contingent upon the
value of the shipment.
Abuja
Non-Dutiable: 2 days
Dutiable: 3 days
Lagos
Non-Dutiable: 2 days
Dutiable: 3 days
Port Harcourt
Non-Dutiable: 3 days
Dutiable: 4 days
Kano
Non-Dutiable: 4 days
Dutiable: 5 days
Enugu
Non-Dutiable: 3 days
Dutiable: 4 days
• Animal products
• Antiques
• Asbestos
• Assembled bicycles
• Bagged cement
• Barytes & bentonites
• Blank invoices
• Dangerous goods including
axes, cutlasses, firearms
or parts of, hazardous or
combustible materials and
spades & shovels
• Furniture
• Furs
• Gambling devices & gaming
machines
• Specific grains & grain
products: maize, millet,
sorghum, spaghetti &
noodles, wheat flour
• Handbags, bags, belts,
wallets, purses including
suitcases of leather or plastic
• Hollow glass & bottles of
capacity exceeding 150 mL
• Ivory
• Leather or plastic footwear
• Mosquito repellent coils
• Specific foodstuffs &
perishables: alcoholic and
non-alcoholic beverages
including mineral water,
cocoa butter, fresh fruit, fruit
juice in retail packs, meat
& meat products including
poultry, powder & cakes,
sweets including sugar
confectionary but excluding
chocolate, vegetable oil
• Plants: fresh and plastic
flowers
• Plastic buckets, bins, coat
hangers, plates, knives,
spoons, forks, cups and bowls
• Precious metals & stones
• Soaps & detergents
• Textiles with African prints
• Tobacco
• Used air conditioners,
compressors, fridges &
freezers
• Used clothing
• Wheelbarrows
Restricted Items
For more information
If you need support or advice on trading with Nigeria, help is available.
Contact the DHL Express team on 0844 248 0675
DHL Customer Services is also available on 0844 248 0844
Contact your local Chambers of Commerce
www.britishchambers.org.uk
Contact your local UKTI
www.ukti.gov.uk
Visit www.dhlguide.co.uk for international trade information and
to read our blog
Follow us on Twitter @dhlexpressuk to keep up to date with all the
latest developments in international trade
For all document shipments, only write DOX on the waybill to
reduce the chance of these items being targeted for fraud.
Magazines, periodicals and journals
Maximum weight: 5 kg / 11 lb.
Blank forms
Maximum quantity: 10 pieces.
Business cards, catalogues, newspapers and technical manuals
Maximum quantity: 50 pieces.
Cancelled cheques (NI), computer printouts, computergenerated ship manifests diplomatic mail, general business
documents, money orders (NI) and publications not for
public resale
Max weight 50 kg / 110 lb.
Drugs: Non-prescription
Detailed packing list or invoice and reason for export required.
Contact DHL Customer Services if items are to be shipped on a
commercial scale. Vitamins, dietary, hair, nail, skin, herbal and
health food supplements are allowed for private use only.
Drugs: Prescription
Regulations apply and additional paperwork is required.
Contact DHL Customer Services for more information. Drugs
for personal use are exempt from additional regulations, but
must be accompanied by a doctor’s prescription and be in
quantities considered ‘reasonable’ for individual use.
For foodstuffs, military equipment, seeds and x-ray
machines please contact DHL Customer Services before shipping.
Valid from: 06/2014
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