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Who is a reliable lubricant oils supplier and exporter for Nigeria?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports lubricant oils to buyers in Nigeria, including Jos, Ibadan, Onitsha. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Apapa with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Nigeria needs lubricant oils
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.
Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
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 lubricant oils from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricant oils: Grain traders & reserves · Flour, rice & feed mills · Seed processors · Irrigation
Automotive & workshops in Nigeria
Vehicle parts dealers and workshops in Nigeria stock tyres, hydraulic jacks, lubricants, accessories and workshop tools — fast-moving lines that suit mixed-container imports.
In Nigeria, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy lubricant oils from us mainly for gearboxes and bearings and chassis.
Who buys lubricant oils: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Nigeria
Nigeria's manufacturing base buys power-transmission parts, tools and measuring instruments continuously. Distributors and plant stores value mixed-SKU consolidation and neutral or private-label packing.
In Nigeria, factories & oems and mro distributors buy lubricant oils from us mainly for compressors and automotive and fleets.
Who buys lubricant oils: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Mining & minerals in Nigeria
Mines and processing plants in Nigeria run crushers, screens and ore-handling plant around the clock. Spherical roller bearings, gear couplings, chains and sprockets wear continuously, so reliable spares supply directly protects production.
In Nigeria, open-pit and underground mines and mineral processing plants buy lubricant oils from us mainly for hydraulic systems and gearboxes.
Who buys lubricant oils: Open-pit and underground mines · Mineral processing plants · Quarries · Bulk ports
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Top 14 cities for lubricant oils in Nigeria
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of lubricant oils. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Lubricant Oils in Josvia Apapa / Tin Can · 3 days by roadPlateau tin-mining area and vegetable-farming region.Mining & mineralsAgriculture & grain handling
- 02Lubricant Oils in Ibadanvia Apapa / Tin Can · 1 day by roadLarge city with food processing, packaging and agricultural trade.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAgriculture & grain handling
- 03Lubricant Oils 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
- 04Lubricant Oils in Lagosport: Apapa / Tin CanWest Africa's largest market and port complex, home to most Nigerian manufacturers and importers.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheries
- 05Lubricant Oils in Abeokutavia Apapa / Tin Can · 1 day by roadOgun State capital near several large cement plants and industrial estates.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAgriculture & grain handling
- 06Lubricant Oils in Enuguvia Onne · 1–2 days by roadFormer coal city and growing south-eastern commercial centre.Mining & minerals
- 07Lubricant Oils in Abavia Onne · 1 day by roadCentre of Nigeria's garment, shoe and leather-goods production.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 08Lubricant Oils in Kadunavia Apapa / Tin Can · 2–3 days by roadNorthern industrial city with a refinery, textile mills and grain trade.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAgriculture & grain handling
- 09Lubricant Oils in Calabarport: CalabarPort with a free zone, palm-oil plantations and a large cement plant nearby.Marine, ports & fisheriesAgriculture & grain handling
- 10Lubricant Oils in Kanovia Apapa / Tin Can · 3–4 days by roadNorthern commercial capital, trading groundnut, sesame and grains, with oil mills and textile markets.Agriculture & grain handling
- 11Lubricant Oils in Port Harcourtvia Onne · 1 day by roadCapital of the Niger Delta oil and gas industry.Marine, ports & fisheries
- 12Lubricant Oils in Onneport: OnneOil and gas free zone and logistics base for offshore operations.Marine, ports & fisheries
- 13Lubricant Oils in Warriport: WarriRefinery and oil-services city of the western Niger Delta.Marine, ports & fisheries
- 14Lubricant Oils in Benin Cityvia Apapa / Tin Can · 1 day by roadTrading city in a palm-oil and rubber region.Agriculture & grain handling
Importing lubricant oils 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.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Nigeria working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +234 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | naira (NGN); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Nigeria Customs Service NICIS II / B'Odogwu platform with Form M |
| Tariff framework | ECOWAS common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period |
Lubricant Oils specifications for Nigeria
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Nigeria's import requirements.
| Oil grades | SAE 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50; ISO VG 32, 46, 68, 220, 320 |
|---|---|
| Greases | Lithium, lithium complex, calcium, EP 2 / EP 3 |
| Packing | 1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 50 L, 210 L; 0.5–180 kg |
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 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 currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in naira (NGN) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Apapa |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the ECOWAS CET; Form M and SONCAP apply |
| Import conformity | Shipments need Form M registration and, for regulated products, a SONCAP certificate. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% 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
Items are rust-protected where needed (VCI paper, oil or grease), packed in cartons, boxes or wooden cases, and palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets. Carton marks, barcodes and private-label packing are available.
