DHL NIGERIA FACT SHEET

OVERVIEW
The future is looking bright for Nigeria: already the most populous country in Africa, it is primed to overtake South Africa and become the continents largest economy. Nigerias economic growth has been fuelled and sustained by the nations wealth in natural resources: the country is Africas largest producer of crude oil, the eighth largest in the world. Since returning to civilian rule (and re-joining the Commonwealth) in 1999, Nigeria has also emerged as one of Africas most politically stable nations. With increased spending power, Nigerias broad customer base is becoming more discerning: the market for higher-quality (though not necessarily luxury) goods is expanding rapidly. As there is little formal retail infrastructure in the country itself, many Nigerians are turning towards the UK: Nigeria was the fourth-biggest contributor to overseas tax-free shopping in the UK in 2012, behind China, Russia and the Middle East. Accordingly, British companies with a view to export have a unique opportunity to tap into this market at an early stage. 50 per cent of Nigerias urban population has Internet access and as the countrys financial infrastructures improve, online retail is becoming increasingly popular. English the countrys official language is widely spoken. And the British Government is highly supportive of UK businesses exporting to Nigeria: in his 2011 state visit to the country, Prime Minister David Cameron and Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan signed agreements to cooperate in trade, energy and immigration.
Sources: Bloomberg Business Week, GOV.UK, McKinsey Global Institute, UKTI, The World Bank
Lagos
KEY Capital City Major City DHL Gateway

NIGER

Kano

Abuja

NIGERIA

Enugu

Port Harcourt

CAMEROON

E Q U AT O R I A L GUINEA

DHL FACTS
Gateways into the country: 1 Number of Service Centres: 35 Locations: 237 DHL Delivery Zone: 10 Fleet: Country Facts Currency GDP Area Population Capital City 1 naira (NGN) = 100 kobo US$ 444.3 billion (2012 est.) 923,768 sq km 174.5 million Abuja 265 vehicles

Ethnic Groups 250+ known groups, including Hausa and Fulani (29%), Yoruba (21%), Igbo (Ibo) (18%), Ijaw (10%), Kanuri (4%), Ibibio (3.5%), Tiv (2.5%) Languages English (ofcial); 500+ indigenous languages including Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo), Fulani
Source: CIA World Factbook

DHL Nigeria Fact Sheet

TRADE INFORMATION
Exports from Nigeria US$ 95.68 billion (2012 est.) Export commodities: Petroleum and petroleum products 95%, cocoa, rubber. Top Export Destinations: Ghana, UK, Cote dIvoire, USA, Niger, South Africa, Cameroon, Canada, Togo. Imports into Nigeria US$ 53.36 billion (2012 est.) Import commodities: Machinery, chemicals, transport equipment, manufactured goods, food and live animals. Top Import Origins: USA, UK, France, South Africa, Italy.

ESSENTIAL CUSTOMS INFORMATION

There is no minimum threshold (duty free allowance) so all imports are subject to duty and taxes. Duty rates vary from 0% to 35%, depending on the commodity. VAT is levied on imports at a standard rate of 5%, based on the sum of CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) value, duty & excise and other taxes, if applicable. Commercial invoices should clearly include details of the cost of the items, cost of insurance and freight charges. SONCAP certication is required for many products, for details see www.export2nigeria.com

Prohibited Items
The list below is in addition to DHLs standard list of prohibited items.

UK to Nigeria Transit Times The times provided for dutiable shipments are based on the time expected for customs in Nigeria to clear the shipment. This is contingent upon the value of the shipment.

Alcoholic beverages Animal products Antiques Asbestos Assembled bicycles Barytes & Bentonites Dangerous goods, hazardous or combustible materials Firearms, or parts of Foodstuffs: Sugar confectionary/sweets (other than chocolate), sorghum, millet, wheat our, spaghetti & noodles, mineral water, maize, fruit juice in retail packs and other non alcoholic beverages Furniture Furs Gambling devices Glass: Hollow and bottles with capacity exceeding 150mls (0.15ltr) Industrial equipment: Cutlasses, axes, wheel barrows, bagged cement,

spades & shovels, plus used compressors, air-conditioners, fridges & freezers Invoices, blank Ivory Mosquito repellent coils Perishables: Fresh fruit, meat & meat products, vegetable oil, poultry, cocoa butter, powder & cakes Personal effects consisting of handbags, bags, belts, wallets, purses and suitcases made of leather or plastic Plants: Fresh and plastic owers Plastic plates, knives, spoons, forks, cups, buckets, bowls, bins, containers and coat hangers Precious metals & stones Shoes made of leather or plastic Soaps & Detergents Textiles with African prints Tobacco Used clothing

Abuja Lagos Port Harcourt Kano Enugu

Non-Dutiable: 2 days Non-Dutiable: 2 days Non-Dutiable: 3 days Non-Dutiable: 4 days Non-Dutiable: 3 days

Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 4 days Dutiable: 5 days Dutiable: 4 days

For more information If you need support or advice on trading with Nigeria, help is available. Contact the DHL Express team on 0844 248 0675 DHL Customer Services is also available on 0844 248 0844 Contact your local Chambers of Commerce www.britishchambers.org.uk Contact your local UKTI www.ukti.gov.uk Visit www.dhlguide.co.uk for international trade information and to read our blog Follow us on Twitter @dhlexpressuk to keep up to date with all the latest developments in international trade

Restricted Items
Drugs: Non-prescription Detailed packing list or invoice and reason for export required. Contact DHL Customer Services if items are to be shipped on a commercial scale. Vitamins, dietary, hair, nail, skin, herbal and health food supplements are allowed for private use only. Drugs: Prescription Regulations apply and additional paperwork is required. Contact DHL Customer Services for more information. Drugs for personal use are exempt from additional regulations, but must be accompanied by a doctors prescription and be in quantities considered reasonable for individual use. For foodstuffs, military equipment, seeds and x-ray machines please contact DHL Customer Services before shipping.

Valid from: 01/2014 | Version: 01