Nigeria Vegetable Oil Market Overview
Nigeria has restricted palm oil imports to support domestic production. However, specialty grades, RBD palm olein for industrial buyers, and other vegetable oils continue to be imported. Lagos port handles the bulk of containerized edible oil imports. SONCAP and NAFDAC compliance is required.
Thailand exports specialty palm oil grades and coconut oil to Nigeria, primarily for industrial buyers and modern retail channels.
Shipping Vegetable Oil from Thailand to Nigeria
We ship vegetable oils from Bangkok and Laem Chabang ports in Thailand to all major Nigeria ports. Ocean transit is approximately 30-35 days. Liquid oils ship in flexitank, ISO tank or drums depending on volume and customer preference.
Destination Ports in Nigeria
- ⚓Lagos (Apapa)
- ⚓Tin Can Island
- ⚓Port Harcourt
- ⚓Onne
Shipping Lines Serving Nigeria
MaerskMSCPILZIM
Vegetable Oils Preferred in Nigeria
Top Oils
- • Palm Oil (specialty)
- • Coconut Oil
- • Soybean Oil
Common Packaging
- • Drums
- • Jerry cans
- • Retail bottles
Import Requirements for Nigeria
- 📋SONCAP (Standards Organisation of Nigeria) certificate
- 📋Form M registration through authorized bank
- 📋NAFDAC registration
- 📋Health Certificate
- 📋Phytosanitary certificate
FAQ — Vegetable Oil Import to Nigeria
What vegetable oils does Jit Aree export to Nigeria?
We export the full range of refined vegetable oils to Nigeria: RBD palm oil, palm olein, coconut oil (RBD and virgin), soybean oil, sunflower oil, rice bran oil and canola oil. Available in bulk vessel, ISO tank, flexitank, drums and retail bottles.
How long does shipping vegetable oil from Thailand to Nigeria take?
Ocean transit from Bangkok / Laem Chabang to Lagos (Apapa) is approximately 30-35 days. We ship via Maersk, MSC, PIL, ZIM. Total lead time from PO to port arrival is typically 25-50 days.
Which ports do you ship to in Nigeria?
We ship to all major Nigeria ports: Lagos (Apapa), Tin Can Island, Port Harcourt, Onne. Lagos (Apapa) is the most common destination for vegetable oil shipments.
What documents are required to import vegetable oil into Nigeria?
Standard import documentation for Nigeria: SONCAP (Standards Organisation of Nigeria) certificate; Form M registration through authorized bank; NAFDAC registration; Health Certificate; Phytosanitary certificate. We provide all export-side documentation including health certificate, COA and phytosanitary certificate.
What is the minimum order for vegetable oil to Nigeria?
Standard MOQ is 1 x 20ft container (~22 MT in flexitank or ~18 MT in drums). For bulk shipments, minimum vessel parcel is 1,000 MT. ISO tank options available for 20-25 MT lots.