It is quite important to watch what goes into one’s mouth, however, getting a healthy meal can sometimes be challenging and/or expensive for some people. Over time, health specialists have advised that getting a lot of fiber into one’s diet is very important.
Finding a healthy meal that is cheap, less challenging, and could also meet the necessary dietary fiber needs is very paramount to leading a healthy lifestyle. Tiger nuts have been around for hundreds of years and even though it is abundant in Nigeria and have been exported by tiger nuts exporters in Nigeria for decades, only a few people know of the health benefits and high nutritional value of these nuts.
According to health experts, tiger nuts act as anti-oxidant, as it is high in vitamin E and oleic acid content; allergen & gluten-free, which makes its consumption suitable for celiac patients; has a high amount of resistant starch, which is a valuable prebiotic; controls diabetes, as its insoluble fibers help maintain the blood sugar level; lower bad cholesterol; and repair bones and tissues, due to presence of a significant amount of essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron necessary for bones, tissues repair, muscles, and the bloodstream.
Findings show that one serving of tiger nuts (one ounce or 30 grams) contains about 120 calories, 19 grams carbohydrates, two grams protein; seven grams fat, grams fiber, 1.8 milligrams iron, 28 milligrams magnesium, 1.1 milligrams zinc, 215 milligrams potassium, and one-milligram vitamin B6.
Every year, international buyers all over the world are always looking to purchase these nuts from tiger nuts exporters in Nigeria because of their quality, abundance, and price. These buyers come into the country regularly to meet with farmers and commodity trading companies like Gavi Global Resources Ltd in order to establish or enter into long term relationships and contracts that would ensure a frequent supply of tiger nuts based on agreed terms.
The huge demand for tiger nuts by international buyers makes the export of the product a profitable business in Nigeria.
Tigernut is a nut belonging to the crop of the sedge family which is spread all over the world. Tiger nuts are actually small ”tuber-like” nuts and tastes like coconut but with a stronger ”nutty” flavor. In Nigeria, tiger nuts are known by different names. In Hausa, it’s known as “Aya”, in Yoruba, its called “Ofio” while in Igbo, it is referred to as “aki awusa”.
There are three varieties of tiger nuts easily identified based on their color, they are the yellow, brown and black varieties. However, only two of the varieties (yellow and brown) are commonly seen in most local markets in Nigeria. These varieties are further grouped into big and small types.
With respect to its nutritional and health characteristics, tiger nut is being used to produce a number of products globally. Three main products obtained from this product are tiger nut milk, tiger nut flour, and tiger nut oil.
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1). Tiger Nuts are a good source of protein, carbohydrate, vitamins (Vitamin B, C, and E ) and minerals(calcium, copper, zinc, potassium, iron, and zinc.)
2). It contains calcium, which is great for strong bones and healthy tissues.
3). Tiger Nuts contains anti-inflammatory properties and is great for people with arthritis and colitis.
4). Tiger Nuts help to get rid of gas and soothe the gastrointestinal tract.
5). Tiger nuts contain heart-friendly oils which have similar health benefits as olive oil.
6). Tiger Nuts works as a diuretic and helps to cure constipation.
7). Tiger nuts milk can be used as a good substitute for cow’s milk, and good for anyone with lactose intolerance, because it does not contain lactose or fructose.
8). Tiger nut milk made without added sugars is great for diabetic patients because it contains Arginine, a hormone that produces insulin.
9). Due to its high fiber and protein content, it is also great for weight loss.
10). Tiger nut flour are great substitute for bread crumbs, but with more health benefits than bread crumbs.
Tiger nuts export is the export of tiger nuts from Nigeria to international buyers located in various parts of the world.
Origin: Nigeria
Product Type: Tiger nuts
Physical Specification: Based On Buyer’s Specification
Impurities: Maximum 2%
Moisture content: Maximum 10%
Inspection: SGS
The export season of Tiger nuts in Nigeria is all year round.
– Bill of Lading
– Certificate of Origin
– SGS Inspection Certificate
– Phytosanitary Certificate
– Fumigation Certificate
– Commercial Invoice
– Packing List
Below, we outlined two important ways international buyers of tiger nuts can buy from tiger nuts exporters in Nigeria;
International buyers of tiger nuts looking to buy can reach out to trusted and reliable tiger nuts exporters in Nigeria for supply contracts, this is the most common method of buying tiger nuts in Nigeria.
One advantage of buying tiger nuts from tiger nuts suppliers in Nigeria is that depending on the trade process being used, the buyer can simply only place a Letter of Credit (L/C) so that the supplier can load and ship the tiger nuts to them. Payment is on conditions that the terms on the L/C are met.
How then do international buyers of tiger nuts find exporters of tiger nuts in Nigeria?
i. Through Linkedin
ii. Find reliable direct brokers who represent selling companies.
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 tiger nuts exporters in Nigeria and a top commodity trading company with the ability to export agricultural products ranging from dried split ginger to sesame seeds, cashew nuts, black stone flower and much more. You can send an email to sales@gaviglobal.com or call us directly on +2347064956005
Partnering with local companies 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 tiger nuts exporter in Nigeria, and so, both organizations can profit with each other playing their respective roles and the banks ensuring all parties interests are protected.
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The first step in your journey to becoming a tiger nuts supplier in Nigeria is to register your limited liability company with the corporate affairs commission (CAC).
It is impossible for tiger nuts suppliers 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 black stone flower 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 tiger nuts export business by first visiting the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC) or invest in local tiger nuts suppliers in Nigeria to be able to get the products at a far lower price than others would have gotten.
The next step is to source for direct farms, processing, or buying centers that you can procure the tiger nuts from at the lowest possible costs for your prospective international buyers or international buyers.
To be a successful tiger nuts exporter in Nigeria, one must have direct access to either farmers, buying centers, or processing centers, so they can always get the tiger nuts at the best possible price.
In order to attract international buyers, you need to set up a company of global standard and look internationally reputable. This involves registering with 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.
The next step is to look for international buyers for your tiger nuts. You can do this by simply registering on websites like:
And several others…
Building an influential social account on LinkedIn will help you market your tiger nuts to a unique business audience who need what you offer.
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), you can then proceed to ship the product. The shipment could either be done on Free On Board (FOB) or Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) basis. Where FOB means you cover the cost of the goods and every other thing up till shipping point, and CIF means that you cover the cost of everything including insurance and transporting the goods to the buyer’s port of destination.
NOTE: If you’re a genuine tiger nuts buyer, you can reach out to us for your tiger nuts export by sending an email to sales@gaviglobal.com or call us on +2347064956005 and we will respond to you immediately.
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1). Many tiger nuts exporters lack the requisite knowledge to deliver on standard buyer demands and specifications
2). Your tiger nuts en-route a warehouse may get robbed or seized by government officials before arrival.
3). Difficulty in finding reliable tiger nuts exporters with integrity
4). Poor road networks for transporting tiger nuts from the farms or processing centers to the port
5). Fake tiger nuts buyers wasting sellers time
6). The inability of tiger nuts exporters in Nigeria to deliver or deliver on time, based on a poorly managed and structured supply chain
7). The inability of tiger nuts exporters in Nigeria to finance supplies
8). Too many fraudsters posing as tiger nuts suppliers in Nigeria
Trying to buy tiger nuts from genuine, reliable, and experienced exporters in Nigeria can lead to a lot of wasted time on the part of the buyer and even huge disappointments following some of the challenges listed above.
With a quality knowledge of what genuine international buyers face while looking for genuine tiger nuts 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 tiger nuts exporters in Nigeria a history while establishing a long-term contract with you that is favorable to both companies.
If you’re a genuine tiger nuts buyer, you can reach out to us for your tiger nuts supply by sending an email to sales@gaviglobal.com or call +2347064956005 and we will respond to you immediately.
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