The global worth of charcoal continues to raise its multi-billion-dollar value. There is a large charcoal market for charcoal exporters in Nigeria existing in Europe, America, and Asia. For example, more than 70% of the over 110,000 metric tons of charcoal used yearly in the United Kingdom and Asia comes from Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
Every year, tens of thousands of metric tons of charcoal are exported from Nigeria, the demand for Nigerian charcoal yearly exceeds the supply by all means giving room for a need to expand quality local production.
Even though there are many other countries where charcoal is made (like Thailand, Malaysia, Brazil, and several other African countries), Nigerian charcoal is mostly preferred over others because it is believed to be of better quality and preferred more by buyers around the world because of the quality of hardwood used for its production.
What is charcoal?
Charcoal is a lightweight black carbon residue produced by strongly heating wood (or other animal and plant materials) so as to drive off all water and other volatile constituents.
What is hardwood charcoal?
Hardwood charcoal is the product of incomplete or partial combustion of carbon mainly from the wood of some particular kinds of trees. Traditionally it is prepared by burning these wood in a controlled environment with little supply of air and for some calculated amount of time determined by the producer. Woods used for this purpose are gotten from specific trees that are categorized as hardwoods.
Types of Hardwood charcoal exported by charcoal exporters in Nigeria
1). Barbeque (BBQ) charcoal
2). Shisha charcoal
3). Restaurant charcoal
CHARCOAL EXPORT IN NIGERIA – IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS OF HARDWOOD CHARCOAL TO NOTE
Charcoal export is the export of BBQ charcoal, Shisha charcoal, and Restaurant charcoal by charcoal exporters in Nigeria to international buyers located in various parts of the world.
Below are the most common specifications for hardwood charcoal you’ll find in Nigeria:
Physical Specification: Based on the buyer’s specification
Quantity: Minimum of 20 metric tons (a 40ft container)
Price: Negotiable per metric tonne
Trade Process: Ex Works/FOB/CIF
Payment Method: 100% irrevocable SBLC or L/C at sight from a top 25 prime bank or 60% advance payment and balance against draft BL
Shipping Time: 15 days after confirmation of L/C or advance payment
Loading Port: Lagos, Nigeria
The export season of hardwood charcoal in Nigeria is all year round but scarce during the rainy season. The export markets for Nigerian hardwood charcoal are majorly; Europe, America, and Asia.
TWO IMPORTANT GUIDE ON HOW TO BUY HARDWOOD CHARCOAL FROM CHARCOAL EXPORTERS IN NIGERIA:
Below, we outlined two important ways international buyers of charcoal can buy hardwood charcoal from charcoal exporters in Nigeria;
1). BUY FROM RELIABLE AND REGISTERED CHARCOAL EXPORTERS IN NIGERIA:
International buyers of charcoal looking to buy hardwood charcoal can reach out to trusted and reliable charcoal suppliers in Nigeria for supply contracts, this is the most common method for buying charcoal in Nigeria.
One advantage of buying hardwood charcoal from charcoal exporters in Nigeria is that depending on the trade process being used, the charcoal buyer can simply only place a Letter of Credit (L/C) so that the supplier can load and ship the hardwood charcoal to them. Payment is on conditions that the terms on the L/C are met.
How then do international buyers of hardwood charcoal find charcoal exporters in Nigeria?
i. Through Linkedin
ii. Find reliable and direct brokers who represent real charcoal exporters in Nigeria.
iii. Use search engines like www.google.com
iv. Attend trade fairs
v. Sign up on international trade platforms
vi. Hire local agents on a commission basis
vii. Contact Gavi Global Resources Ltd – Gavi Global is one of the fastest-growing hardwood charcoal exporters in Nigeria and a top commodity trading company with the ability to export hardwood charcoal ranging from BBQ charcoal, Shisha charcoal, and Restaurant charcoal of excellent quality to buyers around the world. You can send an email to sales@gaviglobal.com or call us directly on +2347064956005
2). LOOK OUT FOR TRUSTED AND RELIABLE HARDWOOD CHARCOAL EXPORTERS IN NIGERIA TO PARTNER WITH
Partnering with hardwood charcoal exporters in Nigeria helps international buyers get these commodities at far cheaper prices than they would have previously gotten it, and go on to make far more profits than they would have made.
To achieve this partnership, the local company would need to first get some certifications and permit which include; Certificate of Registration of Company with Foreign Participation from the Nigerian Investments Promotion Council (NIPC), certificate of capital importation (CCI), to serve as evidence that the investor’s funds have been brought to Nigeria, and also obtain a business permit from the Federal Ministry of the Interior (FMI), after showing proof that the foreign entity has actually invested in the business.
Inasmuch as the international buyer would be in a direct purchase partnership with the local company, the buyer would provide funds to purchase much more quantities than would previously have been possible by the local hardwood charcoal supplier in Nigeria, and so, both organizations can profit with each other playing their respective roles and the banks ensuring all parties interests are protected.
5 STEPS ON HOW TO BE A HARDWOOD CHARCOAL EXPORTER IN NIGERIA
1). Register as a charcoal exporter in Nigeria:
The first step in your journey to becoming a hardwood charcoal exporter in Nigeria is to register your limited liability company with the corporate affairs commission (CAC).
It is impossible for charcoal exporters in Nigeria to export their products without a duly registered limited liability company. The Nigerian Export Promotion Council and any local association regulating the supply and export of charcoal will only give a license to organizations that are registered limited liability companies with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria.
International investors can also start up their own charcoal export business by first visiting the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC) or invest in local hardwood charcoal exporters in Nigeria to be able to get the hardwood charcoal at a far lower price than others would have gotten.
2). Find Direct Sources For Exports:
The next step is to source for direct producers of either BBQ charcoal, Shisha charcoal, or Restaurant charcoal that you can procure these hardwood charcoal from at the lowest costs for your prospective international buyers.
To be a successful hardwood charcoal supplier in Nigeria, one must have direct access to producers of hardwood charcoal, so they can always get the charcoal at the best possible price.
3). Setup A Proper Business Structure, Trade Process, & Branding For Your Charcoal Export Business:
In order to attract international buyers, a charcoal exporter in Nigeria must set up a company of global standard that looks internationally reputable. This involves registering with the Corporate affairs commission as stated earlier, building a global standard website that covers everything you do including your transaction process and trade specifications for clarity purposes and transparency. A registered office address is very important too, create a corporate profile and brochure of your products.
Finally, set up a corporate email that has your website domain as its extension. Your corporate email should be like this “yourname@yourcompanywebsite.com”.
Setting up and organizing your company in a professional way like this will make international buyers feel very confident about transacting with you.
4). Source For International Buyers Of Hardwood Charcoal:
The next step is to be a charcoal exporter in Nigeria is to look for international buyers for your hardwood charcoal. You can do this by simply registering on websites like:
Building an influential social account on LinkedIn will help you market your BBQ charcoal, Shisha charcoal, and Restaurant charcoal to a unique business audience that needs what you offer.
5). Export Your Hardwood charcoal:
After an international buyer sends an Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order (ICPO), and a sales contract is duly agreed upon and signed by both parties, after which the buyer places an LC (letter of credit) or advance payment, you can then proceed to ship the hardwood charcoal.
The shipment could either be done on a Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF), or Cost and Freight (CnF) basis. Where FOB means you cover the cost of the goods and every other thing up till the shipping point, CIF means that you cover the cost of everything including insurance and transporting the goods to the buyer’s port of destination and CnF means you cover the cost of the product and transportation to buyer’s port of destination.
NOTE: If you’re a genuine hardwood charcoal buyer, you can reach out to us for your charcoal export by sending an email to sales@gaviglobal.com and we will get back to you. You can also call us on +2347064956005
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE GAVI GLOBAL RESOURCES LTD AS YOUR CHARCOAL EXPORTER IN NIGERIA????
Trying to buy hardwood charcoal from genuine, reliable, and experienced hardwood charcoal exporters in Nigeria can lead to a lot of wasted time on the part of the hardwood charcoal buyers and even huge disappointments following some of the challenges listed above.
With a quality knowledge of what genuine international charcoal buyers face while looking for trusted and reliable charcoal exporters in Nigeria to do business with, Gavi Global Resources Ltd has structured a reliable supply chain with a professional team that aims to follow your product specification to the letter while delivering right on time, we are here to make all your troubles of getting the right and genuine hardwood charcoal suppliers in Nigeria a history while establishing a long-term contract with you that is favorable to both companies.
If you’re a genuine charcoal buyer, you can reach out to us for your hardwood charcoal export by sending an email to sales@gaviglobal.com and we will get back to you. You can also call us on +2347064956005
If you’re a scam, don’t bother to waste your time as our conversation with you will not last long before we prove your authenticity.
VIDEO OF OUR WORKERS SEWING BRANDED BAGS OF HARDWOOD CHARCOAL FOR EXPORT
VIDEO OF OUR WORKERS LOADING A CONTAINER WITH HARDWOOD CHARCOAL FOR EXPORT
VIDEO SHOWING THE QUALITY OF OUR HARDWOOD CHARCOAL FOR EXPORT
An informative and eye-opening piece on the characteristics,opportunities and challenges inherent in the Nigerian charcoal trade. This is worth taking to the bank.
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An informative and eye-opening piece on the characteristics,opportunities and challenges inherent in the Nigerian charcoal trade. This is worth taking to the bank.
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Hi Noble
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I love this. It’s an irony that Nigeria still depends on oil. You reminded me of the Enugu et al charcoal export history. Many thanks for this.