Shipping goods from Nigeria to Russia
Nigeria is Africa’s largest oil producer and an important exporter of cocoa and other agricultural products. Lagos is the main port for container cargo, which sails with transhipment to St Petersburg or to Novorossiysk. Air freight from Lagos via Dubai or Istanbul suits samples and urgent consignments. Transit times depend on the shipping connections available and are confirmed in each quote.
We work for Nigerian producers and exporters whose customers are in Russia and the CIS. We organise collection from your warehouse, arrange the Nigerian 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. Agricultural cargo needs careful document preparation, which we plan with you.
How we ship from Nigeria 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 Nigeria to Russia
Container shipments from Nigeria typically include cocoa beans and cocoa products, sesame, cashew nuts and other agricultural produce. Plant products need phytosanitary certificates for Russia, and correct moisture levels and packing are essential for cocoa on a long sea voyage.
Export formalities
The Nigerian export declaration is lodged at Lagos 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 for agricultural products 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 other crops before the container is loaded.
- Check moisture levels and use suitable bags and container lining for cocoa beans.
- Allow for transhipment and port congestion when agreeing delivery dates.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Nigeria to Russia take?
Air freight is the fastest option. Sea freight from Lagos runs with transhipment to St Petersburg or Novorossiysk. We confirm the expected time for your cargo in the quote.
How do I receive payment from my Russian buyer?
Through our supplier-payment service: your customer pays an agent in Russia under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU settles your invoice by SWIFT with your invoice number as the reference. Payments for sanctioned goods or to listed parties are not made.
What documents do I need?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the Nigerian export declaration and phytosanitary certificates for agricultural products.
Do you check sanctions?
Yes. We only carry goods that are 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.