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How to buy from Nigeria
New to sourcing cashew or sesame from Nigeria? This is how a first order works with us, from samples to documents, in plain language.
Your first order
Samples
Request samples of the grades you want. They arrive with a lab certificate.
Offer
We send a firm offer with price, terms and shipment window.
Contract
A standard sale contract with spec, tolerance, arbitration and payment terms.
Payment set-up
Open a letter of credit, or agree cash against documents with your bank.
Stuffing and inspection
Your inspector samples and watches stuffing in Ilorin.
Documents and arrival
Documents sent to your bank, goods released at your port.
Documents with every container
| Document | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Commercial invoice | With lot codes and net weights |
| Packing list | Bags or cartons per container |
| Bill of lading | Issued by the shipping line when the vessel sails |
| Certificate of origin | Confirms Nigerian origin for your customs |
| Plant health certificate | Issued by the national inspection service |
| Fumigation certificate | For raw cashew and sesame |
| Quality certificate | From our lab or your inspector |
Ways to pay
Letter of credit at sight
Safest for a first order. Your bank pays us when compliant documents are presented.
Cash against documents
For repeat buyers. Documents are released through banks when you pay.
30% advance
Advance on contract, balance against copies of documents, with a 1% discount.
How long it takes
Buyer questions
Is it safe to buy from Nigeria?
With a letter of credit, independent inspection and a clear contract, the risks are well managed. We are happy to share bank and buyer references.
Do you work with agents?
Yes. We pay a published commission to registered agents who introduce buyers.
Can you handle certification for my market?
We provide the standard documents. For special certificates, tell us at the offer stage.
Need containers this quarter?
See every cut-off date for the next six months, check the spec and hold containers in a minute. Our export desk replies the same working day.