Chemical supply in Lagos, Lagos State
Factories around Ikeja, Agbara and Ota make Lagos the largest manufacturing market in West Africa. Pharmaceutical producers here import APIs, intermediates and solvents, while FMCG and personal care firms buy surfactant and fragrance inputs. Paint, food, beverage and packaging plants form a broad secondary market, and new refining capacity along the Lekki corridor is adding fresh demand. Zemixal ships from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Apapa or Tin Can Island, often with a transhipment, and moves urgent lab and QC items by air from Mumbai. Each consignment carries a COA and a GHS SDS, with commercial and pre-shipment paperwork aligned to Nigerian import requirements.
Nigeria Delivery factsDelivering to Lagos
Sea freight to Apapa or Tin Can Island typically takes 25–35 days, depending on transhipment. Air cargo from Mumbai to LOS usually takes 3–6 days.
| Region | Lagos State |
|---|---|
| City profile | Port city |
| Nearest port | Apapa / Tin Can Island (Lagos) |
| Coordinates | 6.52°, 3.38° |
| Straight-line distance from Nhava Sheva | 7,628 km |
| Sea transit to Nigeria | 25–35 days port to port |
| Air transit | 3–6 days |
Lagos lies about 7,628 km in a straight line from Nhava Sheva, our main export gateway. Distances are estimates for planning only.
Transit timeline
- 1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
- 3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
- 1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
- 25–35 daysOcean transit to Apapa (Lagos)
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
- 2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: NAFDAC (chemicals) / NESREA.
Indicative total by sea to Nigeria: 32–52 days
Industries we serve in Lagos
Most requested divisions
Paperwork with each delivery
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
- Form M (via authorised dealer bank)
- NAFDAC import permit
- SONCAP certificate where applicable
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
Often ordered for Lagos
A sample from APIs, the division buyers here ask for most.
