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TiO2 supplier for Nigeria

Nigeria is West Africa's largest TiO2 market — driven by paint demand, plastic packaging, and a growing cosmetics industry.

Market size
~45,000 t/year
Lead time
32–38 days ocean transit
Main ports
Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can), Port Harcourt, Onne

Market context

Nigeria consumes approximately 45,000 t TiO2 annually. Lagos and Aba are the industrial centers. Paint demand from urban construction, plastic packaging, and a growing cosmetics industry are primary drivers.

Buyer profile

Major buyers include CAP plc (Berger), Meyer Plc, Chemical & Allied Products, plus plastic compounders concentrated in Lagos.

Logistics

Lagos handles 70%+ of imports. Apapa and Tin Can terminals see significant congestion; planning 7–14 days additional for clearance is prudent.

Regulations & import

Import duty 10% + 7.5% VAT. SON (Standards Organisation of Nigeria) certification may apply. Foreign exchange constraints have affected timing periodically.

Payment terms

LC at sight standard given foreign exchange situation. TT extremely rare for industrial imports.

Common questions — Nigeria

What's the typical Nigerian customs clearance time?+
Lagos port clearance varies dramatically — 7–21 days under normal conditions, longer during peak periods. We recommend buyers maintain larger safety stock to absorb clearance variability.

Request quote for delivery to Nigeria

We respond within 24 hours UTC+8 with FOB / CIF / DDP terms specific to your destination port.