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Kanthararom Sugar

Africa · Abuja

Sugar Supplier Nigeria — Thai ICUMSA 45 Refined Sugar

Kanthararom Sugar exports premium Thai sugar to Nigeria importers, distributors, and food manufacturers. Direct factory supply via Lagos (Apapa), with 30-35 days ocean transit and competitive FOB Laem Chabang pricing.

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Market Size
1.6 million MT annual sugar imports
Transit Time
30-35 days
Import Duty
5% import duty + 7.5% VAT (current as of 2026)
Currency
NGN (Nigerian Naira)

Nigeria Sugar Market Overview

Nigeria is one of West Africa's largest sugar importers, with annual demand exceeding 1.6 million metric tons. The market is dominated by Dangote Sugar, BUA Sugar, and Golden Sugar Refinery, but importers continue to bring in finished refined sugar to meet demand gaps. Lagos port (Apapa) handles the bulk of containerized sugar imports. Nigerian buyers prefer ICUMSA 45 in 50kg PP bags for wholesale and 1-2kg retail bags for supermarket distribution.

Thailand exports 200,000-400,000 MT of sugar to Nigeria annually, making it one of Thailand's top African destinations.

Shipping Sugar from Thailand to Nigeria

We ship sugar from Laem Chabang and Bangkok ports in Thailand to all major Nigeria destination ports. Ocean transit time is approximately 30-35 days via direct or transshipment routes.

Destination Ports in Nigeria

  • ⚓Lagos (Apapa)
  • ⚓Tin Can Island
  • ⚓Port Harcourt
  • ⚓Onne

Shipping Lines Serving Nigeria

MaerskMSCPILZIM

Sugar Grades Preferred in Nigeria

Based on our years of exporting to Nigeria, here are the sugar grades and packaging formats most commonly imported:

Top Grades

  • • ICUMSA 45
  • • ICUMSA 100-150

Common Packaging

  • • 50kg PP bags
  • • Private label retail bags

Import Requirements for Nigeria

Importing sugar into Nigeria requires the following documentation. We handle all Thai-side export documentation; you arrange import-side clearance through your customs broker.

  • 📋SONCAP (Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment) certificate required
  • 📋Form M registration through authorized bank
  • 📋Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR)
  • 📋Phytosanitary certificate from Thai DOA
  • 📋Halal certification preferred for northern markets

Frequently Asked Questions — Nigeria

What is the price of Thai sugar in Nigeria?
Thai ICUMSA 45 refined sugar to Nigeria is priced from $480-$580/MT FOB Laem Chabang. CIF Lagos (Apapa) pricing depends on current ocean freight rates. 5% import duty + 7.5% VAT (current as of 2026) applies on landed value. Request a current quote for accurate CIF pricing to your specific port.
How long does shipping from Thailand to Nigeria take?
Ocean transit time from Laem Chabang to Lagos (Apapa) is approximately 30-35 days. We ship via major lines including Maersk, MSC, PIL, ZIM. Total lead time including production is typically 25-50 days from order confirmation to port arrival.
Which ports do you ship to in Nigeria?
We ship to all major ports in Nigeria: Lagos (Apapa), Tin Can Island, Port Harcourt, Onne. Lagos (Apapa) is the most common destination for sugar containers due to its handling capacity and onward distribution infrastructure.
What documents are required to import sugar into Nigeria?
Standard import documentation for Nigeria includes: SONCAP (Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment) certificate required; Form M registration through authorized bank; Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR); Phytosanitary certificate from Thai DOA; Halal certification preferred for northern markets. We provide all export-side documentation; you handle the import-side clearance through your customs broker.
What is the minimum order for sugar to Nigeria?
Our standard MOQ is 1 x 20ft container, approximately 25 metric tons (500 x 50kg bags). For larger buyers, we offer bulk vessel shipments starting at 5,000 MT. Both options ship to all major Nigeria ports.

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