Export Fresh Vegetables from India to Nigeria

Fresh Vegetables exported from India to Nigeria is classified under HS 070310 and attracts a 35% MFN (applied) import duty in Nigeria (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1.4% of FOB under RoDTEP. Nigeria imported $472K of this product in 2024, ranking #159 worldwide.

HS Code
070310
Agri & Foods
Nigeria import duty
35%
MFN (applied) · 2023
India export benefit
1.4%
RoDTEP of FOB
Nigeria imports
$472K
rank #159 of 215 · 2024

Duty & taxes in Nigeria

Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.

MFN applied duty35%
RoDTEP (India, on FOB)+1.4%
SOURCE: World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS · AS OF 2023

Nigeria demand & world market

Onions & Shallots (Fresh/Chilled) · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024

World imports
$4.95B
2024
Nigeria imports
$472K
0.01% of world
World rank
#159
of 215 importers
Top importing markets · 2024
United States$519.0M · 10.5%
United Kingdom$317.2M · 6.4%
Malaysia$312.4M · 6.3%
Canada$298.6M · 6%
Germany$240.0M · 4.8%
Bangladesh$192.1M · 3.9%
Netherlands$180.2M · 3.6%
Vietnam$162.9M · 3.3%

Documents & compliance

The baseline Indian export set, plus what Nigeria typically asks for on this product.

Commercial invoice
Value, Incoterm, buyer and consignee details
Packing list
Carton-level weights and dimensions
Shipping bill
Filed on ICEGATE — carries your IEC and HS code
Bill of lading / AWB
Title document issued by the carrier
Certificate of origin
Proof of Indian origin for customs
Product certification
Phytosanitary, health, halal or regulatory approval as required by Nigeria
Full customs & compliance workspace

Buyers & importers in Nigeria

Buyer coverage for Nigeria is being ingested

Every buyer record is sanctions-screened and source-cited before we publish it, so we show nothing rather than an unverified list. Meanwhile, the demand table above shows exactly how much Nigeria imports — and our European coverage (27,000+ screened records) is live today.

Landed cost & Incoterms

EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.

On a CIF shipment to Nigeria, your landed cost is the CIF value plus 35% duty plus local VAT/GST, customs handling and inland delivery. Against that, RoDTEP returns 1.4% of FOB to you as a transferable scrip.

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Fresh Vegetables → Nigeria: questions exporters ask

Can I export Fresh Vegetables from India to Nigeria?

Yes. Fresh Vegetables is traded under HS 070310. Nigeria applies a 35% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Nigeria.

What is the HS code for Fresh Vegetables?

Fresh Vegetables falls under HS 070310 (related codes: 070310, 070200, 070190). Confirm the exact 8-digit national code with our HS code finder before filing the shipping bill.

How much import duty does Nigeria charge on Fresh Vegetables?

35% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current Nigeria customs tariff before contracting.

What export incentive can I claim from India?

RoDTEP at 1.4% of FOB value (DGFT Appendix 4R (RoDTEP schedule), effective 2026-05-01). It is issued as a transferable e-scrip. Confirm the exact 8-digit rate in Appendix 4R.

How big is the Nigeria market for Fresh Vegetables?

Nigeria imported $472K in 2024 — 0.01% of world imports and rank #159 of 215 importing countries (OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade)).

Which documents do I need?

Commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill, bill of lading or airway bill and certificate of origin are the baseline. Preferential duty requires a valid origin certificate. Food, pharma and plant products additionally need phytosanitary, health or regulatory certificates for Nigeria.

Are there verified buyers for Fresh Vegetables in Nigeria?

Buyer coverage for Nigeria is still being ingested. Every record is sanctions-screened before publication, so we would rather show nothing than show an unverified list.

What will the landed cost be?

Landed cost = FOB + freight + insurance + 35% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.

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