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.
Export-Ready Sugar Products for Nigeria
We supply the full range of export-grade Thai sugar to Nigeria. Buyers typically select from the grades below based on application — refining, industrial food manufacturing, retail distribution, or private label.
Refined White Sugar
ICUMSA 45 — premium refined grade for food, beverage, and retail.
Raw Cane Sugar
ICUMSA 600-1200 for refinery feedstock and industrial applications.
Organic Cane Sugar
USDA / EU / JAS certified — non-GMO, Thai-grown cane.
Brown Sugar
Natural brown sugar in light and dark varieties.
Liquid Sugar
Ready-to-use liquid sugar for beverage and food manufacturing.
Powdered Sugar
Ultra-fine icing sugar for confectionery and bakery.
Logistics & Export Handling to Nigeria
Shipments depart from Laem Chabang and Bangkok Port in Thailand. Export logistics are arranged based on destination port and shipment schedule, with standard Incoterms FOB, CIF, and CNF available.
Destination Ports in Nigeria
- Lagos (Apapa)
- Tin Can Island
- Port Harcourt
- Onne
Shipping Lines Serving Nigeria
Packaging for Nigeria Buyers
- 50kg PP bags
- Private label retail bags
Import Documentation for Nigeria
We prepare all Thai-side export documentation. Your appointed customs broker in Nigeria handles the import-side clearance. Typical documentation required by Nigeria authorities:
- 1SONCAP (Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment) certificate required
- 2Form M registration through authorized bank
- 3Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR)
- 4Phytosanitary certificate from Thai DOA
- 5Halal certification preferred for northern markets
Why Source Thai Sugar for Nigeria?
Strong cane supply base
Thailand is a top global sugar exporter with a deep supply of Thai-grown cane across the Isaan and Central regions.
Large-scale production
Combined 4,340 tons/day capacity across 9 facilities — sized for containers and vessel parcels alike.
Export-experienced handling
Documentation, inspection, port handling, and shipping-line relationships built over 20+ years of export to 50+ countries.
Packaging flexibility
50kg bags, 1 MT jumbo bags, bulk vessel, and private-label retail — all supported from a single supplier.
Consistent bulk supply
Year-round availability with 300-day operating windows across our production network.
ASEAN / FTA advantages
Where applicable, preferential Certificate of Origin forms reduce duty exposure for qualifying importers.
Why Buyers in Nigeria Choose Kanthararom Sugar
- Thailand-based supplier and exporter with a registered manufacturing presence in Nakhon Ratchasima — not a reseller or trader.
- Direct access to a large Thai sugarcane network with 8,000+ partner farms across the country's sugarcane belt.
- Support for bulk container and vessel orders to Nigeria — from single-container trial orders to multi-vessel contracts.
- Full export documentation support: B/L, COO, COA, phytosanitary, health certificates, Halal and organic certifications where applicable.
- Responsive export sales handling with 24-hour quotation turnaround on qualified RFQs.