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Importing to Nigeria, Ghana & Kenya: What You Need to Know

Customs, documentation and logistics realities for importing into key African markets — and how to avoid costly delays at port.

By Unicorn Valley Group 2 min read
Importing to Nigeria, Ghana & Kenya: What You Need to Know

Documentation is everything

West and East African customs are documentation-driven. Form M, PAAR, SONCAP (Nigeria) and equivalent standards in Ghana and Kenya must be correct before goods arrive.

Standards compliance

Many product categories require conformity certificates. Arrange these during production, not after shipping.

Port realities

Plan for clearance timelines and demurrage risk. Door-to-door service with a local partner dramatically reduces friction.

How we help

Unicorn Valley Group handles documentation, compliance and door-to-door delivery into Lagos, Tema, Mombasa and beyond — so your goods clear smoothly.

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