Hi all

I've been looking into exporting food stuff from Nigeria to UK (perhaps London more particularly as i live in London). I have noticed a growing market for our yams, palm oil, garri, golden morn, Milo, sardines, geisha and many other local food stuff. Jeez some of these foods have even hit tesco! I dont want to own an african food store. My interest is in supplying existing stores with food from Nigeria. I thought of this business idea as a way for me to travel between UK and Nigeria as i have family in both countries. So i can see both parties regularly

-Any ideas on how i can be a supplier or at least get on the supply chain of an existing larger supplier?
-What are the challenges on both ends (Nija and Uk)?
-I doubt there is a ban on exporting these food stuff from Nigeria and they are also obviously legally allowed into the UK or they wouldn't be stocked in shops here?
-How much capital do i need to start (minimum)?
-How do i start?!
-Or is the food business a NO NO for certain reasons? if not what other Nija products are hot here?

Please i know that no one is obligated to give me ideas but i'd be so happy to hear from people who know about this. I have a reasonable amount of money saved for this business and who knows where discussions could lead to for interested and genuine parties?! My e-mail is zeeatah@hotmail.com for anyone who wishes to talk privately.

Thanks guys!

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Thanks TTGIL- Useful link indeed. However, your seminars are delivered in Ogun state? i'm in London. My target is not to import raw materials to the UK per se, more of household provisions like processed foods e.g Nigerian cereals, saidine, geisha, yam flour e.t.c

Hello,

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waiting for the reply to the mail I sent to you.

@ poster , i'll send you a mail from my yahoo box . lets see how we can work out biz if you don't mind .

gud day
please i am facing exactly the same challenges as zee1. tholanee i would love a response on exporting food stuff from nigeria to the uk.
my mail adress is eseimuedeosunde@yahoo.com
i would appreciate response from others.
thanks so much all

tholanee:

Hello,

You can check your mailbox for my contribution, hope to hear from you.

I will be honoured if you can also mail me your contribution. I am processing some Nigerian products too. My email address is: bowiehertzgroup@yahoo.com

Hi All, i am very interested in exporting food items from nigeria to the uk on a small scale business, but i have no idea of where to start. Please kindly send your message to my email address (babatunde300@hotmail.com)if you have any idea on shipping food items from nigeria to britain. Your comment will be much appreciated on this matter.Thanks!

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hello house,
am really interested in these business of exporting of agricultural produce
the problem is that i dont know how to go about it pls help
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Please am interested in exporting food stuffs to U.K, but i donot have contacts, but have the relevants paper-work plus export license, please contact me; emeka.keks@gmail.com or 08068806871

Pls as a student travelling to UK newly, what food stuffs can I carry along and what quantity!

For those that are based in UK and would like to start this business let me know how i can work with you on this project. I based in nigeria and i can help to export some of these food stuffs to UK; garri(yellow&white), elubo, ewedu, yam, pure natural honey, stock fish, ugwu leaves, ofada rice etc.
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Exporting Nigeria foodstuff abroad is a business model that have been around for a while,though known to few.The business entails packaging of raw food materials for foreign market.The major buyers are Nigerian/African living abroad.Most African stores/restaurants rely on supply from Nigeria,Ghana,Ivory coast and host of other African countries to sustain their business.The return on investment is rewarding especially if one have supply order.Walk into any African store and ask for the price of either ofada rice or Gari and you will understand what i'm saying.
Partnering with somebody residing abroad can also be a very good business option.It is interesting to know that you can actually start the business with little capital.Some of the items you can start with includes;Garri,Yam,Egusi,Cray fish,Maggi cubes,Dried fish,Ugwu etc.

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@OP,
It is an interesting business. I am also thinking in that direction but my target is North America. I hope experienced members will give us advice and tips.

What are the pros and cons of this export business, the pitfalls and benefits to be derived. Pls send to maajayi@yahoo.com. Thanks

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Here is my advice to all,being a freight forwarder and exporter of those mentioned stuffs.
Pls as a beginner in this biz dont freight voluminous stuffs rather do little food stuffs that will give good ROI,through air,later you will do other stuffs through sea,as soon as you stabilize the market.Examples of those small stuffs are mellon,ugwu,ogbono,seasonings and those light in weight items that will give good returns and less expenses.
Take note of this export parlanche"control your local cost to get good forex in return".To get more of this advice my lines are +234-8036 43 4082,+234 812912 6807 gbengabright@yahoo.com.Im a seasoned freight forwarder and export/import consultant.Operating at cargo village at NAHCO/SAHCOL MM INT'L AIRPORT.
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i am interested in food export business. pls i need someone who can help especially with the selling aspect abroad. hitmanwhaj2@yahoo.com 08054324595

Please I would also appreciate if I could get some information regarding the export of these food items. I have my elder ones based in the UK and want to go into this biz. Seems most of the information on this thread is disseminated through mail, please you could mail me through topeakinade@yahoo.com. I will appreciate all efforts in favour of this. Many Thanks..

@mr bright, pls i want to knw how to go about this exportation stuff. How do i start with little income, what are the pros and cons and are there anyone in the u.k, u.s u can affiliate me with for the export.. How do i start.@pls, anyone in the house that is intereted and have contacts abroad. Thanks.

@ bright, what of export to u.s and canada, i know people there. Any information.

Nice thread. If only majority of our jobless youths could key into this under-explored form of export, i dare say the menace of unemployment will be greatly reduced. I would advice interested persons to follow the concise and straight-forward advice given by Mr. Bright.

@ lynakez,be sure that everywhere Africans are found be rest assured of African f/stuffs market.People who can supply Palm oil (red oil) should give it a trial.Only if you can use ready made packaging of 1/2 litres container,that is also good too.In a nutshell the major export that leaves Nigerian shore everyday is food stuffs.

@bright, thanks but i need more insight into the biz, any contact or link for me abroad, and type of mainly transported foodstuff. How much do i need to start with i.e minimum, what are profit rates and rate for export. you can write me privately on chyksjo@yahoo.co.uk. Thanks

@bright, thanks but i need more insight into the biz, any contact or link for me abroad, and type of mainly transported foodstuff. How much do i need to start with i.e minimum, what are profit rates and rate for export. you can write me privately on chyksjo@yahoo.co.uk. Thanks . @zeeatah, am interested in the biz and we can partner. See my email above for private talks.

@bright,pls i need more info and insight into the biz,as am very interested in it. How much is the minimum amount to start with, what is the profit like and cost of export. Do you know any possible link or contact abroad to link me. You can reach me for private discussions on... Chyksjo@yahoo.co.uk. Thanks.

Zee1: Thanks TTGIL- Useful link indeed. However, your seminars are delivered in Ogun state? i'm in London. My target is not to import raw materials to the UK per se, more of household provisions like processed foods e.g Nigerian cereals, saidine, geisha, yam flour e.t.c

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Mr.Bright:
@ lynakez,be sure that everywhere Africans are found be rest assured of African f/stuffs market.People who can supply Palm oil (red oil) should give it a trial.Only if you can use ready made packaging of 1/2 litres container,that is also good too.In a nutshell the major export that leaves Nigerian shore everyday is food stuffs.

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