Cargo from Nigeria to South Africa

Nigeria to South Africa Export Call +2348025993337 OR +2348094889714|  Our South Africa Team Number +27688849494 Email: info@cargonaija.com |Our booking Email is bookings@cargonaija.com

Are you a South African resident and would you like to try homemade Nigerian organic food? Do you have an important social function to attend in South Africa and considering gracing the event with a locally-made outfit from Nigeria? Or do you see the benefit of exporting overseas as an entrepreneur? This is the answer to your question! Cargonaija is a leading exporter with a global presence. We can help you ship directly from Nigeria to any destination in South Africa.

Cargo from Nigeria to South Africa Cost

We are proud to say that we offer this service at the lowest price.

We have two services on cargo from Nigeria to South Africa. These are Standard and Express.

Standard cargo from Nigeria to South Africa comes in at N 3500/kg. You will be collecting from the office in South Africa and if you want the broker to deliver to your location, there are extra charges for that.

Express is a fixed rate and this will be delivered straight to your desired destination in South Africa.  The price is an all-inclusive rate of 9000 per kg

Delivery to your doorstep is possible at a cost of N9000 per kilogram in Naira. You can send cargo from Nigeria to South African cities whether it’s Johannesburg, Gauteng, Cape Town, Western Cape, Durban, KwaZulu‑Natal, and many more.  

Cargo from Nigeria to South Africa How it works.

You will have to deliver to our office for a thorough check and examination, you can deliver your cargo to one of our offices located in Lagos, Ibadan, or Abeokuta.

Don’t forget to bring along a copy of your identification when you deliver it to one of our outlets. This could be an international passport or Voter’s card.

We will need the address, telephone number, and name of the recipient party in South Africa.

You can also deliver your shipment to other cities in Nigeria if there is no receiving outlet. However, it will be delivered to our office in Lagos by a transport company in your state. You can hand it over to the dispatchers who will help you get it to our office. The bottom line is that whoever delivers on your behalf must take responsibility for the NDLA exam.

Warning: Do not Ship to South Africa from Nigeria with Restricted Goods

South African government prohibits the import of foods and goods that could be harmful to the health and well-being of the entire community.

Items from Nigeria that are not allowed in South Africa

Here are the most restricted items on Cargo from Nigeria to  South Africa.

Absinthe

Antiquities and Artifacts

Products made from animal skin and parts of live animals.

Firearms

Wildlife animals

Dry Fish and Meat

Narcotics include Marijuana and Heroin, Cocaine, Heroin (Vicodin), Oxycodone, Oxycodone, Percocet, Benzodiazepines (Vicodin), Hydrocodone, Hydrocodone, Valium (Valium), Lorazepam, Lorazepam, Lorazepam, Lorazepam, Lorazepam, Lorazepam(Ativan), Alprazolam, Xanohypnol), Clonazepam, Clonopin (Klonopin), Clonazepam,

Photographics and films containing child pornography

Fake Branded Apparel

Copyright and Trade Mark Material

Some plants, such as Maize.

Air  Cargo Shipping from Nigeria to South Africa: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

What are my options for customs clearance?

When my cargo arrives in South Africa, can I make payment?

Our policy is to make payment as soon as you drop off your shipment.

You only need to pay the rate shown on our website. There is no hidden cost. Please be aware that you may be charged extra for delivery to the doorstep if you choose the standard service. 

How do I pack my parcel?

You have two options: either you can pack your parcel yourself and bring it to our office, or you can park your vehicle at our office. However, we and the government agencies will still need to inspect your shipment while you are there.

How can I be sure that my shipment arrives at the destination safely?

While we guarantee your shipment will arrive safely, South Africa’s border authorities have the legal right to inspect any shipment entering the country. This may impact the packaging, but it will not affect the contents of your cargo, provided that the shipment does not contain prohibited items.

How can I ship my cargo from Nigeria to South Africa if I don’t stay in Lagos?

We have offices in Lagos and Abeokuta as well as Ibadan and Abuja that can deliver your package. However, if there is no designated office in your area, you can trust your parcel to a local transport company to deliver it to us.

Can I track my parcel?

You can track your parcel from the moment it leaves to its destination. After completing our online booking form, we will assign a tracking number.

Why should I choose Cargonaija for my parcel to South Africa from Nigeria?

In the business of cargo from Nigeria to South Africa, we are the real deal, no question.

Team of friendly, experienced, and honest staff.

Our service is not a joke we are committed to providing you with a great service.

We have received many positive reviews online, which speaks volumes about the quality of our service.

More than 10,000 satisfied customers, and counting.

We are the most affordable, yet best.

How you can Build a Life-Changing Business by Exporting from Nigeria to South Africa

Cargo from Nigeria to South Africa

If you want to export from Nigeria from the comfort of your home, this post is for you! In this post, I will teach you essential things any Nigerian business owner needs to know about exporting from Nigeria to South Africa.

This post will teach you how to export from Nigeria to South Africa. You will learn about the challenges and benefits of exporting from Nigeria to South Africa, as well as discover the top five things that make exporting from Nigeria to South Africa a success!

How To Export From Nigeria To South Africa

Unlike most markets, many barriers come between Nigerian business owners and exporting their products or services outside their country. For Nigerian business owners to export successfully and profitably, they need to understand these barriers and overcome them.

  • Understanding The Products

The first barrier any Nigerian business must overcome is understanding what it means to export from Nigeria to South Africa. When you export, you are selling the products or services your business provides outside of your country. When you export, you take your business overseas and sell it to other countries.

  • Understanding Audience

The second barrier a Nigerian business owner must overcome is understanding who they can sell their products and services to outside their home country. Like any other country, there are specific markets to which you can sell your products and services in South Africa. For example, I have often seen Nigerian businesses refuse to sell their products or services. Because they did not understand what type of markets could accept them in South Africa.

  • Import Products

The third barrier that any Nigerian business owner needs to overcome is understanding how they can get their products and services to a market outside of Nigeria. When you export your products or services, you send them outside your country. 

For example, I have seen many Nigerian business owners complain about not being able to export their products or services because they did not know how to go about doing it. It can be very tough as a small business owner and must be overcome if you are serious about making money exporting from Nigeria to South Africa.

  • Encounter the Stigma

The fourth barrier that any Nigerian business owner may encounter is the stigma of exporting from her home country. Sometimes the stigma with shipping your products or services is very real. This can be a difficult barrier to overcome. For example, when I was trying to export from Nigeria, there are many times when I was discriminated against.

These are the most important things that any Nigerian business owner needs to understand to succeed at exporting their products and services from Nigeria. With that, we will move on to an essential thing any Nigerian business owner must do when they are ready to export from Nigeria.

What Should You Do When Export From Nigeria To South Africa?

First and foremost, understand what it takes to export from Nigeria to South Africa. This means learning the different products and services that are accepted in South Africa and knowing which markets you can sell them to. In addition, you must understand how your products and services reach a market outside of Nigeria. I would recommend joining a few social media groups. You can join people interested in exporting their products or services from home countries. These people may also be able to help you learn how to export from Nigeria to South Africa.

In addition, you must be serious about success when exporting from Nigeria to South Africa. The reason I say this is because I know for a fact that a lot of Nigerian business owners always want their competitors to fail when they are starting in business. 

But this must be overcome if you are serious about your business! Therefore, if another Nigerian company is trying to export from Nigeria to South Africa, I would encourage you not to discourage them or even sabotage their journey. 

Instead, I encourage you to help them succeed. Because at the end of the day, in a market as competitive as South Africa, we must be willing to help each other survive and thrive.

I encourage all Nigerian business owners looking to export from Nigeria to South Africa to join local business groups in your city. Because it is these groups that can help you succeed when you are shipping from Nigeria to South Africa, in addition, these people can help open doors that would otherwise be closed for people coming into a new market for the first time!

How Do I Start Exporting To Africa?

There are a lot of ways to get your product into Africa, but the most effective is by way of export trade. Nurturing relationships with international traders in African countries can ensure that you will be able to get the products you need and that they will be interested in what you are selling.

Contacting African countries becomes easier when dealing with digitally savvy people who primarily communicate through social media. Developing a Facebook page or Twitter account for your business is easy and it’s free! These accounts will allow you to contact prospective African customers directly, as they already have an established digital presence in the country. As these companies continue developing their online presence, so do the opportunities for exporting goods from America or Europe into Africa.

What Is The Fastest Growing Business In South Africa?

The fast-growing business in South Africa is the export trade because of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). The IDC is a government entity that aims to attract foreign investment for long-term growth and development.

It’s important to start by identifying what products are viable for export and how you will enter the African markets. You can contact international traders or create your own channel in South Africa, but it must be noted that the process is not quick, simple or cheap!

Final words

So if you are ready to export from Nigeria to South Africa, I encourage you to use the tips and tricks I have described in this article. In addition, I would also encourage you to join local business groups in your city. 

If you have any questions about exporting from Nigeria, feel free to comment below. In addition, be sure to follow me on Twitter and Facebook for updates on my latest posts!

Cargonaija has completely eliminated the barriers between reaching your clients in South Africa from Nigeria. All you have to do is reach out to our ever-supporting team and we will help you remove issues and make your export dreams a breeze.

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This Post Has 81 Comments

  1. Fatima August 16, 2023 Reply

    Hello please do you ship from South Africa to Nigeria?

    1. admin August 21, 2023 Reply

      Hi Fatima

      We do to South Africa and from Nigeria to South Africa

      Thanks

  2. Aderonke August 26, 2023 Reply

    I have food stuffs to send to South Africa, and they are things that are legally allowed but no brand name or label on it, can I still send it?

    1. admin September 3, 2023 Reply

      Hi Aderonke,

      Yes you can send your unbranded food to South Africa . You will need to bring it down to our office in Lagos for cross examination.

    2. Dauntlesspiece September 13, 2024 Reply

      How long does it take for a parcel to get to south Africa from Nigeria?

      1. admin September 16, 2024 Reply

        Hi

        It takes between 10 to 14 days

        Thanks

  3. Somadina September 3, 2023 Reply

    Hi do I need to clear anything like customs if am receiving a food package from Nigeria to south Africa,or I have just pick up?
    Somadina

    1. admin September 3, 2023 Reply

      Hi Somadina

      Thanks for your message. No you do not need to clear customs , it’s all included in the price.

      Regards

      1. Adeola April 23, 2025 Reply

        Where is your location in Abuja?

        1. admin April 24, 2025 Reply

          Shop R196 amac market lugbe Abuja

    2. Ekene September 6, 2024 Reply

      How many days does it take to deliver to South Africa

      1. admin September 6, 2024 Reply

        Give 2 weeks to get package to SA.

  4. Chibueze September 9, 2023 Reply

    Where is your location in Lagos

  5. Jackson October 13, 2023 Reply

    Where is your location in Abeokuta?
    How will it take to send suits to my clients in SA?

    1. admin October 14, 2023 Reply

      Hi

      8 Lanigan Compound, Ijaiye Oja Ale, Abeokta. However,the minimum we can send is 10kg
      Thanks

  6. Victor October 15, 2023 Reply

    What is the price to shop a birth certificate to Johannesburg South Africa? And delivery time

    1. admin October 18, 2023 Reply

      Hi

      it’s below the minimum we can send

      Thanks

  7. Enoch October 22, 2023 Reply

    Hello I want to ship clothes from south africa to nigeria can you help with that too?

    2. admin October 24, 2023 Reply

      Hello
      Yes we do.Please call our team number and take it to the address below.

      Our office address is:

      N0 16 kalejaye street Ewu road beside Ebana hotel Bee Sam bustop Lagos. Nigeria

      Call Biola

      +2349046808823

      Under the Cargonaija “Know Your Customers” (KYC) policy, we will require a legitimate proof of identity document from whoever is dropping off your parcel with our team in Nigeria.

      Thank you for choosing Cargonaija

  8. Ariyo November 9, 2023 Reply

    Good evening,
    Can you ship clothing items to my customers in south Africa?

    1. admin November 10, 2023 Reply

      Good evening
      Yes we can . Deliver your shipment to our office in Lagos. Address 31 Olaiya street , Mafoluku , Lagos

      1. Elijah November 13, 2023 Reply

        Hi, how are you doing, please just want to know how your fast working day and to know you can bring me perfume

        1. admin November 13, 2023 Reply

          Hi

          Which country are you intending to ship perfume to ?

      2. Akinjide Yewande oluwapelumi May 11, 2025 Reply

        Good afternoon
        Pls i want to send food items to someone in South Africa
        It is dried fish and ponmo
        How many days will it take and how much is it

  9. Ada November 13, 2023 Reply

    So items above 19kg can’t be shipped to South Africa

    1. admin November 13, 2023 Reply

      Hi Ada ,

      We can ship above 19kg

      Thanks

  10. Titi November 23, 2023 Reply

    Hi,
    Pls how long will it take to send packages to SA from Nigeria?

    1. admin November 23, 2023 Reply

      Hi

      If it’s on consol, it takes 10 days while the express service takes 5 days

  11. Mary November 25, 2023 Reply

    Hello
    Can I send herbal capsules to someone in SA ?
    Thanks

    1. admin November 27, 2023 Reply

      Hi

      No we don’t accept this type of shipment.

      1. Juliet April 15, 2024 Reply

        Hi I want to ship clothes from nigeria to south africa

        1. admin April 17, 2024 Reply

          Hi

          Deliver to our office in Lagos at the address below

          Our Office Address:

          N0 31 Olaiya Street Mafoluku,Lagos. Nigeria

          Thanks

  12. Yeyeluwa December 15, 2023 Reply

    I want to ship little things for my granddaughter for Xmas but it’s going to be taking to the post office, any additional money on that?

    1. admin December 17, 2023 Reply

      Hi

      It’s too late to send to S.A to meet up for Xmas. Thanks

  13. Ayanda December 18, 2023 Reply

    Hi
    Is it possible to ship Brazilian hair from Nigeria and pair of sandals to South Africa if yes how much does it cost and where I can I receive my goods?

    1. admin December 21, 2023 Reply

      Hi

      Yes it’s possible

      Drop off your stuff at our office

      Thanks

  14. Mbali January 7, 2024 Reply

    Hi
    Do you ship the medication

    1. admin January 8, 2024 Reply

      Hi Mbali ,

      Thanks for your message. So sorry we don’t send medication

      Cheers

  15. Sparkle January 14, 2024 Reply

    Hello. I want to ship in clothes sewn by me to South Africa from Abeokuta. I need to know the address in ABk, how many days it will take to get to South Africa and how much it would cost to send goods of about 350kg

    1. admin January 15, 2024 Reply

      Hi Sparkle ,
      Thanks for your inquiry, the going rate from Abeokuta is 3500 Naira per kg. You will pay 12 rands per kg for customs clearance in SA. Delivery fee to the door step also applies.
      Our address in Abeouta is 8 Lanigan Compund, Ijaiye Oja Ale. Abeokuta Ogun state. Contact Femi on 09030014451 . The number is also on whatapp.

      Thanks

    2. Charles February 17, 2024 Reply

      Hi can someone send me cloths from Ibadan Nigeria to South Africa Johannesburg

      1. admin February 18, 2024 Reply

        Hi

        Yes you can . Please call our team on

        CALL +2348137266536

        Address: Suite 1&2 Tomat Plaza Elewuro juction, Akobo Ibadan

        1. Joel Newman April 13, 2024 Reply

          Hello, I am into Audio (Sound Equipment, like Speakers, Keyboard 🎹 Guitar 🎸 and it’s like) and Visual Systems (LED SCREEN DISPLAY, Video Camera etc). Can I ship these gears to South Africa?

          1. admin April 17, 2024

            Hi

            Sure you can . Please deliver to

            Our Office Address:

            N0 31 Olaiya Street Mafoluku,Lagos. Nigeria

  16. Lyon February 18, 2024 Reply

    Hi can you guys ship 2 glasses and 2 wristwatches from lagos to South Africa for me? Also one laptop. How much will they cost?

  17. Valentine February 22, 2024 Reply

    15de AveKrioonstad Rural, Kroonstad, 9500, South Africa from address and ship to Lagos Nigeria

    1. admin February 26, 2024 Reply

      Hi

      Are you shipping from South Africa to Nigeria or the other way round ?

  18. Mike Tmg February 28, 2024 Reply

    Can I ship cloths and wrist watches from Lagos to Cape Town ? Do you have a walk in store in Lagos ?

    1. admin February 29, 2024 Reply

      Hi

      Yes we do . We can’t take wrist watches

      Below is our office drop address and the telephone number to call

      Our Office Address:

      N0 31 Olaiya Street Mafoluku,Lagos. Nigeria

      Call Office Line on

      +2347049450575

      Thanks

  19. Kietan February 29, 2024 Reply

    Can I get a contact detail if someone to chat with , I have some dresses to bring in from Lagos to South Africa . Need to know how much per kg and the duration it takes

    1. admin March 2, 2024 Reply

      Hi Kietan,

      Below is our office drop address and the telephone number to call

      Our Office Address:

      N0 31 Olaiya Street Mafoluku,Lagos. Nigeria

      Call Office Line on

      +2347049450575

      Thanks

  20. Idowu March 6, 2024 Reply

    Hello! how long those it take to cargo from Nigeria to South Africa, how many month or weeks, I want to know so if they want to send me food it won’t get spoiled before I get them

    1. admin March 11, 2024 Reply

      Hi

      Please call our team in Nigeria

      Our Office Address:

      N0 31 Olaiya Street Mafoluku,Lagos. Nigeria

      Call Office Line on

      +2347049450575

      1. Ben March 24, 2024 Reply

        Do you also send from SA to Lagos?

  21. Odinaka April 5, 2024 Reply

    Is it possible for me to get a phone from pretoria to calabar

    1. admin April 5, 2024 Reply

      Hi

      Apologies we dont sent phone from this location.

      1. Immaculata June 16, 2024 Reply

        Do you ship to Sierra Leone

        1. admin June 17, 2024 Reply

          Hi

          From where please ?

          Thanks

    2. Olawuyi Funmilayo Stella January 30, 2025 Reply

      Can I send kulikuli to South Africa from Nigeria?

  22. General Austine April 8, 2024 Reply

    Hi… I want to send a perfume from Lagos to South Africa. How much?

    1. admin April 9, 2024 Reply

      Hi

      This is not allowed

  23. Ehi June 25, 2024 Reply

    Hello,
    Please do you ship from Kwazulu natal to Lagos, Nigeria?

    Also do you ship cooked foods from South Africa to Nigeria, kindly let me know the duration and mode of logistics to Nigeria.
    Thank you

    1. admin June 26, 2024 Reply

      Hi

      we can’t send cooked food . Thanks

  24. Modupe August 18, 2024 Reply

    Hi
    I want to send hair to my customer at SA , deliver to her door step per 1kg how much will it cost for both

  25. Zama September 10, 2024 Reply

    Do you ship wig to South Africa from Nigeria?

    1. admin September 10, 2024 Reply

      Hi

      The minimum we can send is 10kg . If that’s ok you can deliver to our office in Lagos

      Thanks

  26. cyro October 11, 2024 Reply

    i would like to ship from Nigeria to Kenya via air freight what are your rates, for both sea and air freights?.

  27. Kimani Voss November 21, 2024 Reply

    Please how much can I ship a laptop charger to SA?

    1. admin November 21, 2024 Reply

      Hi

      we can’t ship that, so sorry

  28. Christopher January 2, 2025 Reply

    Pls my request is,can you ship snipper insecticide to south Africa from Nigeria.

    1. admin January 10, 2025 Reply

      Hi

      This isn’t allowed

      Thanks

  29. Olawale January 5, 2025 Reply

    Hello, good morning please can you ship herbs to SA, and do you have an office around Iju Ishaga to Agege or Iyana Ipaja or Ogba?

    1. admin January 6, 2025 Reply

      Hi , Please call or this number for your enquiry .Call Idowu on

      +2349027816253

  30. Eric January 14, 2025 Reply

    Hello please I want to send cloth to SA from Abuja is 8kg how do I go about it?

    1. admin January 16, 2025 Reply

      Hi

      hanks for your enquiry .
      Please call our team on the numbers below and deliver to the address

      Our Office Address:

      N0 31 Olaiya Street Mafoluku,Lagos. Nigeria

      Call Idowu on

      +2349027816253

      Under Cargonaija “Know Your Customers” (KYC) policy we will require a legitimate proof of identity document from whoever is dropping off your parcel with our team in Nigeria.

      P.S Payment must be made via bank account and the payment must come from the same bank account name that matches the identity document presented.

      1. Eric January 16, 2025 Reply

        Okay you don’t have any office in Abuja?

        1. admin January 17, 2025 Reply

          Yes, we do

          Our Abuja Office Address

          Shop R196,Amac market,federal housing lugbe

  31. Melody March 25, 2025 Reply

    Can you ship wigs below 10kg or it is strictly not allowed to send below 10kg?

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