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Food Storage Containers for buyers in Nigeria

HDPE Bottles & Containers · West Africa · EN-NG

Food Storage Containers Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Nigeria

Nigeria is Africa's most populous nation and one of its largest economies, with oil and gas in the Niger Delta, the continent's biggest consumer market in Lagos, and fast-growing food, cement and manufacturing industries.. Hurain Engitech & Trade supplies food storage containers to Nigeria — airtight PP and HDPE food storage containers and jars.

Currency
naira (NGN)
Main ports
Apapa, Tin Can, Onne, Lekki
Sea transit from Gujarat
25–40 days
Import taxes
Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS CET; Form M and SONCAP apply
Our hours (local)
24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Nigeria working day is covered

Quick answer

Who is a reliable food storage containers supplier and exporter for Nigeria?

Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports food storage containers to buyers in Nigeria, including Ibadan, Lagos, Kano. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Apapa with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.

Why Nigeria needs food storage containers

Nigeria is Africa's most populous nation and one of its largest economies, with oil and gas in the Niger Delta, the continent's biggest consumer market in Lagos, and fast-growing food, cement and manufacturing industries.

HDPE bottles and jerry cans package milk, lubricants, agrochemicals, medicines and cleaners, and fillers use them by the pallet.

FMCG, beverages & packaging in Nigeria

Beverage, food and household-product makers are among Africa's largest buyers of preforms, HDPE containers and drums.

In Nigeria, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy food storage containers from us mainly for dairy and beverages and lubricants and motor oils.

Who buys food storage containers: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers

Agriculture & grain handling in Nigeria

Grain, cassava and oilseed farming needs storage and handling equipment.

In Nigeria, grain traders & reserves and flour, rice & feed mills buy food storage containers from us mainly for agrochemicals and industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Who buys food storage containers: Grain traders & reserves · Flour, rice & feed mills · Seed processors · Irrigation

Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Nigeria

Healthcare packaging buyers in Nigeria want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.

In Nigeria, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy food storage containers from us mainly for cosmetics and personal care and household cleaners.

Who buys food storage containers: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals

Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Nigeria

Chemical and fertiliser plants in Nigeria handle corrosive media, so they buy stainless and alloy piping, PTFE and graphite seals and lined valves, and ship finished product in HDPE drums and barrels.

In Nigeria, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy food storage containers from us mainly for dairy and beverages and lubricants and motor oils.

Who buys food storage containers: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors

Typical uses: Dairy and beverages · Lubricants and motor oils · Agrochemicals and industrial chemicals · Pharmaceuticals · Cosmetics and personal care · Household cleaners.

Top 11 cities for food storage containers in Nigeria

Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of food storage containers. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.

  1. 01Food Storage Containers in Ibadanvia Apapa / Tin Can · 1 day by roadLarge city with food processing, packaging and agricultural trade.FMCG, beverages & packagingAgriculture & grain handling
  2. 02Food Storage Containers in Lagosport: Apapa / Tin CanWest Africa's largest market and port complex, home to most Nigerian manufacturers and importers.FMCG, beverages & packagingPharmaceuticals & healthcare
  3. 03Food Storage Containers in Kanovia Apapa / Tin Can · 3–4 days by roadNorthern commercial capital, trading groundnut, sesame and grains, with oil mills and textile markets.FMCG, beverages & packagingAgriculture & grain handling
  4. 04Food Storage Containers in Port Harcourtvia Onne · 1 day by roadCapital of the Niger Delta oil and gas industry.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
  5. 05Food Storage Containers in Warriport: WarriRefinery and oil-services city of the western Niger Delta.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
  6. 06Food Storage Containers in Onitshavia Onne · 1–2 days by roadHome of one of West Africa's largest markets, including major auto-parts and building-materials trade.Automotive & workshops
  7. 07Food Storage Containers in Benin Cityvia Apapa / Tin Can · 1 day by roadTrading city in a palm-oil and rubber region.Agriculture & grain handling
  8. 08Food Storage Containers in Josvia Apapa / Tin Can · 3 days by roadPlateau tin-mining area and vegetable-farming region.Agriculture & grain handling
  9. 09Food Storage Containers in Kadunavia Apapa / Tin Can · 2–3 days by roadNorthern industrial city with a refinery, textile mills and grain trade.Agriculture & grain handling
  10. 10Food Storage Containers in Calabarport: CalabarPort with a free zone, palm-oil plantations and a large cement plant nearby.Agriculture & grain handling
  11. 11Food Storage Containers in Abeokutavia Apapa / Tin Can · 1 day by roadOgun State capital near several large cement plants and industrial estates.Agriculture & grain handling

Importing food storage containers into Nigeria: local guide

Practical facts for buyers in Nigeria — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.

WeekendSaturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings)
Our office hours in your time24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Nigeria working day is covered
Country calling code+234 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
Business languagesEnglish; we correspond in English
Currencynaira (NGN); quotations in USD
Customs systemNigeria Customs Service NICIS II / B'Odogwu platform with Form M
Tariff frameworkECOWAS common external tariff
Trade agreement with IndiaNo India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies
Plan orders aroundRamadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period

Food Storage Containers specifications for Nigeria

Typical specification range for hdpe bottles & containers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Nigeria's import requirements.

Capacity range30 ml to 20 litres
MaterialsHDPE, PP, LDPE; food-grade on request
ClosuresScrew, flip-top, tamper-evident, child-resistant, trigger sprayers
DecorationScreen printing, labelling, in-mould labelling

Standards: FDA 21 CFR 177.1520, EU 10/2011, IS 10146 or the standard your project specifies. Shipments need Form M registration and, for regulated products, a SONCAP certificate.

Price, duties & landed cost in Nigeria

Quotation currencyUSD (EUR on request); you pay in naira (NGN) through your bank
IncotermsEXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Apapa
Import taxesImport duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS CET; Form M and SONCAP apply
Import conformityShipments need Form M registration and, for regulated products, a SONCAP certificate.
Export documentsCommercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable
Payment50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.

Packing for shipment to Nigeria

Goods are packed in export cartons with partitions or foam where fragile, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Mixed-category containers are load-planned to protect glass, ceramics and printed goods.

How to order

How to import food storage containers into Nigeria

  1. 01Share your requirement. Send product names, specifications or drawings, quantities, destination port and any required standards by form, email or WhatsApp.
  2. 02Receive a detailed quotation. We confirm specifications and reply with price (EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF), MOQ, packing, lead time and payment terms.
  3. 03Approve samples or drawings. Where needed we send samples, GA drawings or technical data sheets for approval before production.
  4. 04Production and sourcing. Your order is manufactured or sourced from qualified partner factories and tracked against the agreed schedule.
  5. 05Inspection and testing. Goods are checked for quantity, dimensions, finish and function; third-party inspection can be arranged on request.
  6. 06Export packing and documents. Goods are packed for sea or air freight and shipped with invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.

Food Storage Containers in other countries

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FAQ

Food Storage Containers in Nigeria — frequently asked questions

Do you export food storage containers to Nigeria?

Yes. Hurain Engitech & Trade manufactures, supplies and exports food storage containers from India to importers, distributors and project buyers in Nigeria, by sea (FCL or LCL) or by air, with full export documentation.

Which cities in Nigeria do you deliver food storage containers to?

We deliver anywhere in Nigeria. The cities with the highest demand for food storage containers are Ibadan, Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt, Warri, Onitsha, Benin City, Jos, Kaduna, Calabar and Abeokuta, because of their fmcg, beverages & packaging, agriculture & grain handling, pharmaceuticals & healthcare industries.

How long does delivery of food storage containers to Nigeria take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Apapa is about 25–40 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does food storage containers cost in Nigeria?

Price depends on the size, grade, quantity and packing of the food storage containers you need, so we quote per enquiry in USD, which your bank converts to naira. Mixed-product containers usually lower the landed cost per item.

What import rules apply to food storage containers in Nigeria?

Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS CET; Form M and SONCAP apply. Shipments need Form M registration and, for regulated products, a SONCAP certificate. Confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker; we provide the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and test certificates.

Is there a trade agreement between India and Nigeria?

There is no India-specific trade agreement with Nigeria, so standard (MFN) duty applies to food storage containers. We supply a non-preferential certificate of origin with every shipment.

Can I combine food storage containers with other products in one shipment to Nigeria?

Yes. Food Storage Containers can be consolidated with other hdpe bottles & containers and products from our other divisions in one FCL or LCL container with one set of documents.

Are your HDPE bottles food-grade?

Food-grade virgin HDPE compliant with FDA and EU food-contact rules is available for dairy, water and food applications.

Request a quotation

Need food storage containers in Nigeria? Send your specification.

Share product, specification, quantity and destination port. Our export team replies with price, MOQ, packing and lead time.