Import European brands to Nigeria
Whitworth is a Belgian trading house shipping from Antwerp to the port of Lagos (Apapa and Tin Can Island terminals). We supply importers and distributors in Nigeria with European and Belgian brands in mixed dry and reefer containers, FCL or LCL groupage, FOB Antwerp or CIF destination port, with a freight forwarder available to Lagos.
How we ship to Lagos
Mixed container
Dry and reefer goods in the same order. Several brands per container.
FCL or LCL groupage
Full 20 ft or 40 ft container, or LCL groupage for smaller volumes.
FOB Antwerp or CIF destination port
Buy FOB Antwerp with your own forwarder, or CIF with sea freight included.
Freight forwarder available
We can arrange the forwarder and booking to Lagos if you need it. Average sea transit from Antwerp: about 16 days.
Brands available for Nigeria
Brands in our selection, loaded in Antwerp. Availability and formats per reference are confirmed on the proforma invoice.
Product categories
- Grocery and beverages
- Seasonings and bouillon
- Malt drinks and soft drinks
- Biscuits and confectionery
- Sauces and condiments
- Small appliances
How an order works
Enquiry
Send your product list, volumes and port of arrival. Online or on WhatsApp.
Proforma invoice
We confirm prices, pallets, container fill, Incoterm and payment terms.
Production and consolidation
Goods are sourced, then consolidated and loaded in Antwerp.
Shipping and documents
Sea freight to Lagos and export documents sent to you and your clearing agent.
Fill your container
Pick Lagos as port of arrival, add products by case or pallet and see how full your 20 ft or 40 ft container is before you ask for a quote.
Questions from importers
What is the minimum order for Nigeria?
We ship full containers (FCL) and LCL groupage, so smaller volumes can also travel to Lagos. Send your product list and we confirm on the proforma invoice what fits your volume.
Can I mix brands, dry and reefer goods in one shipment?
Yes. Several European and Belgian brands can go in the same container, and mixed dry and reefer shipments are possible. The split is set out on the proforma invoice.
Which documents come with a shipment to Lagos?
We provide the shipping documents for each shipment and send them to you and your clearing agent, who handles import formalities in Nigeria. Tell us before loading what your clearing agent needs.
What are the payment terms?
Payment terms are agreed with you and stated on the proforma invoice before the order is confirmed.
What is the lead time to Lagos?
It depends on product availability, consolidation in Antwerp and the next suitable sailing to Lagos. We give you an estimate together with the proforma invoice.
Read the practical guide: importing FMCG products into Nigeria
Send your product list and we return a proforma invoice for your container, FOB Antwerp or CIF destination port.