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Agro Products from Nigeria for Export: Complete Guide for Global Buyers
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Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy and one of the continent’s top producers of agricultural products. With a diverse climate, vast arable land, and a growing agro-processing sector, the country offers a wide range of agro products for export — from raw commodities to semi-processed goods.

Whether you’re a diaspora entrepreneur, an international buyer, or a local Nigerian farmer or aggregator, now is the right time to explore agro product exports from Nigeria. And with Wigmore Trading, you can handle everything from sourcing to shipping — with full compliance and global reach.


Why Export Agro Products from Nigeria?

Advantage Benefit
🌾 Rich agricultural base Access to fresh, organic, and high-demand crops
📈 Global market demand Growing need for superfoods, herbs, and natural ingredients
💼 Low entry cost Favorable local sourcing prices for high-margin products
🌍 Strategic trade agreements ECOWAS, AfCFTA, and bilateral trade benefits

Top Agro Products from Nigeria for Export

Below are Nigeria’s most in-demand agricultural exports:

🌶️ Dried Ginger

  • Nigeria is one of the world’s largest producers

  • Used in spices, teas, and pharmaceuticals

  • Exported in sliced or powdered form

  • HS Code: 091010

🌺 Hibiscus Flower (Zobo Leaves)

  • Widely used in herbal teas and beverages

  • Strong demand from the US, Mexico, and Europe

  • Must be properly dried and packaged

🥜 Sesame Seeds

  • Used in oil production and bakery products

  • High export value to Japan, China, and Turkey

  • White and brown varieties available

🌰 Cashew Nuts (Raw and Processed)

  • Nigeria ranks top 5 globally in raw cashew production

  • Can be exported shelled or unshelled

  • Huge market in India and Vietnam

🌴 Palm Oil & Palm Kernel

  • Refined or crude palm oil for food and industrial uses

  • Palm kernel cake for animal feed export

🍅 Dried Vegetables

  • Okra, bitter leaf, ugu (fluted pumpkin)

  • Sun-dried and packaged for diaspora markets

🌿 Other Agro Products


How to Start Exporting Agro Products from Nigeria

✅ 1. Product Selection & Sourcing

Choose the product(s) based on:

  • Market demand

  • Seasonality and availability

  • Processing and packaging options

📦 Wigmore Trading helps identify reliable producers and cooperatives for bulk sourcing.


✅ 2. Processing, Grading & Packaging

Agro exports must meet international food safety and packaging standards:

  • Cleaned, sorted, and graded

  • Dried to acceptable moisture levels

  • Packed in export-ready bags or containers

🎯 Private label packaging also available for branded exporters.


✅ 3. Obtain Export Documentation

Common export documents include:

  • NEPC (Nigerian Export Promotion Council) registration

  • Phytosanitary certificate from NAQS (for plant products)

  • SONCAP (Standards Organisation of Nigeria) certification

  • Commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading

📝 Wigmore Trading supports you with all documentation and compliance steps.


✅ 4. Freight & Shipping Logistics

Choose between:

  • Air freight for small, high-value orders (e.g. hibiscus, ginger)

  • Sea freight for bulk and containerized goods (e.g. cashew, sesame)

🚚 Wigmore Trading provides:

  • Consolidation for smaller exporters

  • Full container (FCL) or LCL shipments

  • Customs clearance and delivery to Europe, US, Middle East, and Asia


Why Choose Wigmore Trading?

As a UK- and Nigeria-based company, Wigmore Trading simplifies agro exports with:

  • ✅ Trusted product sourcing from verified Nigerian farms

  • ✅ Full export documentation and compliance support

  • ✅ International freight forwarding and logistics

  • ✅ GBP, USD, or NGN payment options

  • ✅ Support for bulk and small-scale exporters

Whether you’re an agro-export startup or a growing global buyer, we help you trade with confidence.


Use Cases

🛒 Diaspora-Owned Afro Stores

Want to import packaged ginger, garri, or hibiscus to the UK or US? We’ll ship it directly to your warehouse.

🧑‍💼 Agro Export Startups

Let us help you get started with product selection, testing, packaging, and first shipment.

📦 Global Wholesalers

We consolidate agro products from Nigerian farms and deliver them internationally at competitive rates.


Final Thoughts

Nigeria’s agricultural sector is brimming with opportunity — and its agro products are in demand worldwide. Whether you’re looking to start small or scale large, Wigmore Trading is your trusted partner for agro product exports from Nigeria.

📞 Contact Wigmore Trading today to:

  • Request a sourcing quote

  • Get export documentation support

  • Arrange your first shipment to the UK, US, or beyond


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