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Fertilizer Supplier to NigeriaWholesale Supply via Lagos & Tin Can Island

Granular Urea 46-0-0, Prilled Urea 46-0-0, NPK 15-15-15, NPK 20-10-10 and more, sourced from approved international origins for importers, distributors, cooperatives and institutional buyers in Nigeria.

  • Wholesale OnlyB2B buyers
  • Lagos & Tin Can IslandDestination ports
  • LCL, FCL & VesselShipment options
  • FOB / CFR / CIFCommercial terms
  • Inspection SupportSGS / Intertek
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Destination Ports
Lagos Port Complex (Apapa) • Tin Can Island Port Complex • Onne Port • Port Harcourt (Rivers Port)
Shipment Options
LCL • FCL • Bulk vessel
Packaging
25 kg • 50 kg • 1 MT jumbo • Bulk
Commercial Terms
FOB • CFR • CIF

Fertilizer Supply for Nigeria

Key fertilizer products for the Nigeria market. Multiple origins available based on your specification.

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Next step: add your company details to receive the offer.

Shipping Fertilizer to Nigeria

Transit from Middle Eastern or European load ports to Lagos/Apapa typically runs 14–20 days. Onne Port near Port Harcourt is preferred by some southern and eastern buyers. Routing via Suez or direct West Africa liner services. Container dwell times at Apapa can be elevated — early documentation is essential.

  • Port cranes loading a cargo vesselPrimary port

    Lagos Port Complex (Apapa)

    • LCL & FCL container supply
    • bulk vessel for larger tonnage
    • CFR / CIF Lagos Port Complex (Apapa)
    • Export documents for clearance
  • Container port with stacked shipping containersAlternative port

    Tin Can Island Port Complex

    • LCL & FCL container supply
    • bulk vessel for larger tonnage
    • CFR / CIF Tin Can Island Port Complex
    • Export documents for clearance
  • Cargo container ship at seaAlternative port

    Onne Port

    • LCL & FCL container supply
    • bulk vessel for larger tonnage
    • CFR / CIF Onne
    • Export documents for clearance

Market insight

Nigeria Fertilizer Market & Demand

All markets we supply

Nigeria is Africa's largest fertilizer market by potential demand, driven by an extensive agricultural sector covering maize, rice, sorghum, cassava, yam, and cash crops including cocoa, palm oil, and cotton. Urea (granular and prilled) is the dominant straight nitrogen fertilizer for cereal production across the northern states. NPK blends — particularly 15-15-15 and 20-10-10 — are widely used for compound application across food crop belts. DAP is used for basal dressing, while ammonium sulphate serves the sugarcane belt and some paddy farmers. The federal government's Presidential Fertilizer Initiative (PFI) has also created large-scale NPK blending activity, elevating domestic demand for raw nutrient materials and finished blends.

Nigeria represents one of the most significant fertilizer import destinations in sub-Saharan Africa. With a large smallholder farming population and commercial agriculture expanding across the Middle Belt, the demand for urea, NPK blends, and phosphate products is substantial. Seasonality is pronounced — the major planting season (March–July) drives the bulk of demand, with a secondary season in the south. The Presidential Fertilizer Initiative has catalysed local blending capacity, increasing demand for imported raw materials and straight fertilizers that feed domestic blending lines.

How we supply Nigeria

We supply Nigerian importers and blending plants from our multi-origin network, offering granular and prilled urea, NPK blends, and DAP on FOB, CFR, or CIF terms to Apapa, Tin Can, or Onne. SONCAP compliance support and pre-shipment inspection coordination are available. Supply is subject to availability, sanctions screening, and destination regulatory requirements.

Built for Nigeria Fertilizer Importers

  • Global Sourcing

    Multiple approved origins depending on grade and availability.

  • Shipping to Nigeria

    Lagos, Tin Can Island & Onne based on your requirement and shipment structure.

  • Inspection & Quality

    COA review and independent inspection where required.

  • Documentation

    Commercial and shipping documents coordinated for import clearance.

Who We Supply in Nigeria

  • Licensed fertilizer importers and commodity traders
  • Agro-input distributors and state-level wholesalers
  • NPK blending and bagging plants
  • Cooperatives and large commercial farms
  • Government and institutional procurement under PFI and similar schemes

How Fertilizer Procurement Works

A simple and transparent process for international buyers.

  1. 01

    Tell Us Your Requirement

    Product, grade, quantity, packaging and destination.

  2. 02

    We Match Supply

    Suitable origin and supplier based on specification and availability.

  3. 03

    Receive Commercial Offer

    Price basis, Incoterm, origin, validity and expected shipment.

  4. 04

    Documentation & Inspection

    COA, origin documents and inspection requirements confirmed.

  5. 05

    Shipment to Nigeria

    Cargo coordinated toward Lagos, Tin Can Island & Onne according to contract.

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Importing Fertilizer Into Nigeria

  • Fertilizer importers must be registered under the National Fertilizer Quality (Control) Act, 2019 (Federal Ministry of Agriculture). Finished fertilizer also needs SONCAP certification from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria — arrange the SONCAP route through an approved certifying body before shipment; raw materials for registered blenders may be treated differently, so confirm with your clearing agent.

  • A Form M must be opened through a CBN-approved Nigerian bank before import; buyers are responsible for initiating this process.

  • The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) forex policies can affect payment timing — confirm payment terms (L/C, T/T) early in negotiation.

  • Port congestion at Apapa is a known challenge; Onne Port offers an alternative for southern/eastern buyers with comparatively faster turnaround.

  • All supply subject to availability, origin compliance, sanctions screening, and contract terms.

Export Documentation

  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Certificate of Analysis (COA)
  • Bill of Lading
  • SONCAP Certificate (Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme) — required for regulated products
  • SGS / Intertek pre-shipment inspection certificate
  • MSDS / Safety Data Sheet
  • Form M (Nigerian import documentation via CBN-approved bank)
  • Combined Certificate of Value and Origin where required
Export documentation explainedPre-shipment inspection & COA

Requirements can change by product, origin, importer status and current regulations. Buyers should confirm current requirements with the relevant authorities and their customs or clearing professionals before shipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you support SONCAP compliance for Nigerian fertilizer imports?
Yes — we can coordinate with SGS or Intertek at the load port to facilitate pre-shipment inspection under the SONCAP programme. Buyers should initiate SONCAP route confirmation with their clearing agent and the certifying body early, as lead times vary.
Which Nigerian ports do you ship to?
We ship to Lagos (Apapa and Tin Can Island) for most containerised cargo, and to Onne Port for buyers in Rivers State and the southeast. Port Harcourt is also available subject to vessel scheduling. We confirm routing per enquiry.
What Incoterms are available for Nigeria?
We offer FOB (load port), CFR, and CIF to main Nigerian ports. CIF is popular for buyers who prefer a single delivered cost. All terms are confirmed per contract and subject to availability and origin.
Which fertilizers do you supply to Nigeria?
We regularly supply Granular Urea 46-0-0, Prilled Urea 46-0-0, NPK 15-15-15, NPK 20-10-10, DAP 18-46-0, Ammonium Sulphate to Nigeria, alongside other grades on request. Each offer confirms origin, specification and packaging against your requirement.
How is fertilizer shipped to Nigeria?
We ship to Lagos Port Complex (Apapa), Tin Can Island Port Complex, Onne Port, and Port Harcourt (Rivers Port) as part-container (LCL) or full-container (FCL) loads, or by bulk vessel where volume and port capacity allow, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms. Transit from Middle Eastern or European load ports to Lagos/Apapa typically runs 14–20 days. Onne Port near Port Harcourt is preferred by some southern and eastern buyers. Routing via Suez or direct West Africa liner services. Container dwell times at Apapa can be elevated — early documentation is essential.
What is the minimum order for fertilizer to Nigeria?
Minimum quantities depend on product and origin — from part-container (LCL) loads and full containers (FCL) up to bulk vessel parcels for large tonnage. Share your requirement and we confirm availability and indicative pricing.

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Tell us your fertilizer, quantity, packaging and destination port. We'll assess suitable origins, shipment options and commercial terms.

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