Trade Overview
India–Nigeria — West Africa's Largest Hotel Market
Nigeria is Africa's largest economy and West Africa's most important hotel market. Lagos's Victoria Island luxury hotel corridor and Abuja's diplomatic/corporate hotel district create significant premium linen demand. Nigeria also serves as a West Africa regional procurement hub.
Lagos: Eko Hotel & Suites, Radisson Blu, Marriott, Federal Palace
Abuja: Transcorp Hilton (largest hotel in West Africa by rooms)
20–25 days via Apapa Port or Tin Can Island Port, Lagos
Nigeria as West Africa hub — distributes to Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal
High-volume procurement — Nigerian 5-stars have 300–1,000+ rooms
Transit Time
20–25 days
Cochin → Lagos Apapa Port
Lagos to Abuja
8 hrs
Road distribution from Lagos port
West Africa Hub
Lagos
Distribution to Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal
Capabilities
Our Nigeria Export Capabilities
Transcorp Hilton Abuja Grade
500–600 GSM combed cotton for Transcorp Hilton Abuja (670 rooms — West Africa's largest hotel), Sheraton Abuja, and Bolingo Hotel.
OEKO-TEX Certified
International branded Lagos properties (Marriott, Radisson Blu, Sheraton, Four Points) require OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification minimum.
20–25 Day West Africa Route
Cochin → Lagos Apapa Port or Tin Can Island Port via Indian Ocean–Atlantic. Standard West Africa vessel schedule from India.
West Africa Regional Hub
Lagos port imports → Nigeria distribution + Ghana (8 hrs road to Accra), Côte d'Ivoire (12 hrs to Abidjan), Benin, Cameroon re-export.
High-Volume Supply Capability
Nigerian hotel buyers often procure for 300–1,000+ room properties in single orders. Full FCL (Full Container Load) supply with competitive FOB pricing.
Eko Hotel Grade
Premium collections for Eko Hotel & Suites (876 rooms, Victoria Island) — Nigeria's flagship 5-star and largest hotel resort complex.
Logistics
Shipping to Nigeria
Port of Departure
Cochin (COK)
Kerala, India
Lagos Apapa Port
20–25 days
Nigeria's main container port
Abuja Road
+8 hrs
Lagos → Abuja (road distribution)
Incoterms
FOB · CIF
Standard terms available
Compliance
Compliance for Nigerian Importers
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)
NCS handles import clearance at Lagos Apapa Port and Tin Can Island Port. ECOWAS CET rates apply for textile HS 6302. A licensed Nigerian clearing agent (freight forwarder) is recommended for navigating Nigerian customs.
Nigerian NAFDAC / SON Standards
Some textile products imported to Nigeria require Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) conformity assessment. Confirm with your Nigerian agent whether hotel linen requires SON MANCAP or import inspection.
Destination Inspection Scheme
Nigeria operates a Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) and Destination Inspection Scheme (DIS). Shippers must file electronic advance cargo data. Your Nigerian clearing agent manages this process.
Nigerian VAT (7.5%)
Nigerian Value Added Tax of 7.5% applies on goods supplied in Nigeria. Commercial importers may be able to recover input VAT against registered VAT obligations.
Lekki Free Trade Zone Option
Lekki Free Zone Authority (LFZDA) offers duty-free import for goods destined for zone operations. Hotel linen importers with Lekki zone presence may benefit from reduced duty rates.
FAQ
FAQ for Nigerian Buyers
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