Shipping goods from Côte d’Ivoire to Russia
Côte d’Ivoire is the world’s largest producer of cocoa and also exports coffee and natural rubber. Abidjan is one of West Africa’s main ports, and cargo for Russia sails from there with transhipment to St Petersburg or to Novorossiysk. Air freight from Abidjan via Dubai or Istanbul suits samples and urgent consignments. The transit time depends on the connection and is confirmed in each quote.
We work for Ivorian exporters, cooperatives and processors whose customers are in Russia and the CIS. We organise collection from your warehouse, arrange the Ivorian export formalities, book sea or air freight and clear the goods through Russian customs for your buyer. We accept business shipments from 50 kg (air freight has no weight limit), and every consignment is screened against sanctions lists before we accept it.
How we ship from Côte d’Ivoire to Russia
Air freight
From any country in 2–8 days door to door via Istanbul or Dubai, charged by volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg), no weight limit. Minimum service fee €200.
Transit times to Moscow
| Mode | Door to door |
|---|---|
| Air | 2–8 days |
What suppliers ship from Côte d’Ivoire to Russia
Ivorian suppliers ship cocoa beans and semi-processed cocoa products, coffee, natural rubber and other agricultural produce. Cocoa and coffee need phytosanitary certificates for Russia, and correct drying and packing are essential to prevent condensation damage on a long voyage.
Export formalities
The Ivorian export declaration is lodged at Abidjan port or airport, by your clearing agent or arranged by us, and you keep a copy as proof of export. Phytosanitary certificates must be issued before loading. In Russia we clear the goods for your buyer, who pays import duty and VAT.
How it works for you as a supplier
- 1Quote within 2 hours
Send the invoice or packing list — we check the HS codes against EU sanctions lists and quote transport, export formalities and customs clearance in Russia. - 2Collection from your premises
We pick up the goods from your warehouse or factory and take them to our consolidation warehouse or load a dedicated truck. - 3Export declaration
We lodge the export declaration on your behalf and send you the MRN and the proof of exit — the basis for zero-rating VAT. - 4Delivery to your customer
Border crossing, customs clearance in Russia and delivery to your buyer’s warehouse; tracking at every stage.
Practical tips
- Arrange phytosanitary certificates for cocoa and coffee before the container is loaded.
- Use container lining and desiccants for cocoa beans to protect them from condensation.
- Allow for transhipment when agreeing delivery dates with your buyer.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Côte d’Ivoire to Russia take?
Air freight is the fastest option. Sea freight from Abidjan runs with transhipment to St Petersburg or Novorossiysk. We confirm the time in each quote.
How can my Russian buyer pay me?
Your buyer can use our supplier-payment service: the Russian customer pays an agent under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU transfers the invoice amount to you by SWIFT, quoting your invoice number. Payments for sanctioned goods are not made.
Which documents are needed?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the Ivorian export declaration and phytosanitary certificates for cocoa, coffee and other plant products.
Do you screen for sanctions?
Yes. We only carry goods not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions. HS codes and all parties are screened before cargo is accepted, and restricted items are declined.