Sending a parcel to Nigeria
Prices, delivery times, customs rules and the best carriers for shipping a parcel to Nigeria. Independent comparison updated 2026.
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Summary
At a glance
A parcel to Nigeria arrives in 10–18 days (standard) or 5–8 days (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 0 €, customs duty from 100 €. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex, ups.
Quick facts
Sending a parcel to Nigeria
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Summary
A parcel to Nigeria arrives in 10–18 days (standard) or 5–8 days (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 0 €, customs duty from 100 €. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex, ups.
- Region
- africa
- EU
- No
- Currency
- NGN
- Standard delivery
- 10–18 days
- Express delivery
- 5–8 days
- Customs duty from
- 100 €
- VAT
- from 0 €
- CN23 required
- Yes
Carrier comparison
Carriers for Nigeria
| Carrier | Business days from carrier pickup. Does not include weekends or public holidays. | Indicative price for a 10 kg parcel. Calculated from average market rates — varies by season, volume and fuel surcharges. | Key strengths | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 DHL Express Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–2 days | 245 € | Fastest for non-EU destinations · Door-to-door in 72h worldwide | Detailsarrow_forward |
 FedEx Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–3 days | 225 € | Strong USA and Asia network · Fast intercontinental delivery (2–4 days) | Detailsarrow_forward |
 UPS Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–3 days | 216 € | Worldwide coverage in 220+ countries · UPS Saver express service (1–3 days outside EU) | Detailsarrow_forward |
Price by weight
Price by weight
Price curve for a parcel to Nigeria
Values are averages of the cheapest standard and fastest express service. Actual price depends on the carrier.
Prices by weight
Indicative prices and delivery time
| Weight | Standard shipping — balanced choice. Parcel typically arrives in 2–5 business days. Includes tracking. | Express shipping — priority handling and delivery in 1–2 business days. Surcharge is typically 50–150 % over standard. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 38 € | 82 € |
| 5 kg | 60 € | 125 € |
| 10 kg | 98 € | 195 € |
| 20 kg | 168 € | 320 € |
Prices are indicative, the actual amount depends on the carrier, exchange rate and seasonal surcharges. See the carrier comparison table below for exact numbers.
Customs
Nigeria charges 7.5% VAT plus duty by category (typically 10–35%). The customs process is notoriously slow and often complicated. High risk of loss or fraud via regular post — for valuable parcels use only DHL Express or UPS with dedicated customs assistance. Lagos and Abuja are the main logistics hubs.
Required documents
- CN23 is a full customs declaration for parcels over 2 kg or above €270. You must list each item's description, quantity, weight and customs value. Issued at the post office or generated by the carrier.
- Commercial invoice
- Detailed description of goods (HS code recommended)
Prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped to Nigeria.
- Weapons and ammunition
- Drugs and controlled substances
- Used clothing
- Prescription medicines (without authorisation)
- Alcohol above the limit
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Data accuracy
Indicative information — verify at source
Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Nigeria.
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Why is Nigeria riskier for international shipments?
Nigeria's NIPOST postal system has long-standing reliability and loss issues. The customs process is slow (often 2–4 weeks) and occasionally requires informal fees to release a parcel. We therefore strictly recommend DHL Express, which has its own sorting hub and customs team in Lagos — the process is predictable and tracking works.
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