Sending Cargo to Nigeria from the UK: What You Need to Know

There are over one million Nigerians living in the United Kingdom. Every week, thousands of them send cargo home — gifts for family, food items unavailable in Nigeria, clothing for children, electronics for parents, and goods for businesses. R-Zone Enterprises was built specifically to serve this community. Founded in Essex in 2012, we are the highest-rated UK-to-Nigeria cargo company on Google — 107+ five-star reviews, all earned organically.

What You Can Send from the UK to Nigeria

Clothing and footwear — any quantity for personal use. Electronics — laptops, mobile phones, tablets, televisions, kitchen appliances. Food items — garri, fufu, eba, egusi, crayfish, palm oil, dried fish, ogbono, beans, semolina, Golden Morn, Cerelac, tin tomatoes and most dry goods. Household goods — furniture, bedding, kitchenware, books, toys and personal effects. Business goods — commercial merchandise, retail stock, raw materials and spare parts.

What You Cannot Send to Nigeria from the UK

Absolutely prohibited: firearms, ammunition, controlled drugs, bleaching creams, counterfeit goods, live animals. Food restrictions: chicken-flavoured Indomie noodles, chicken-flavoured Maggi cubes, fresh or frozen meat and poultry, fresh produce, alcoholic beverages.

How Much Does It Cost to Send Cargo to Nigeria from the UK?

20kg box (clothing, household goods) by sea to Lagos: approximately £60–90. 20kg box by air to Lagos: approximately £100–160. 50kg consolidation (mixed food, clothing, electronics) by sea: approximately £150–230. 100kg sea freight (household goods, bulk clothing): approximately £300–450. All R-Zone prices include UK export documentation, Nigeria customs clearance and delivery to the recipient's door.

How to Pack Your Boxes for Nigeria

Use new, double-walled cardboard boxes. Wrap electronics in bubble wrap. Pack clothing in vacuum bags. Put food in sealed airtight containers. Pack food items in a separate box from non-food items. Label every box on at least two sides with the recipient's full name, complete Nigeria address including state and LGA, and mobile phone number.

How to Book Your Nigeria Cargo Shipment with R-Zone

Step 1: Call +44 (0) 800 772 0864 or WhatsApp +44 7915 647 119 with your cargo details. Step 2: We give you an accurate all-inclusive quote and confirm your booking. Step 3: Drop cargo at our Upminster, Essex warehouse (Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 11am–2pm), or we collect from your door anywhere in the UK. Step 4: We handle everything — customs, transit, Lagos clearance and door delivery.

How much does it cost to send a 20kg box to Nigeria from the UK?

A 20kg box of clothing and household goods by sea from the UK to Nigeria costs approximately £60–90 with R-Zone Cargo. The same 20kg box by air costs approximately £100–160. All prices include UK export documentation and Nigeria customs clearance.

Can I send food from the UK to Nigeria?

Yes. R-Zone accepts garri, fufu, egusi, dried fish, crayfish, palm oil, ogi, elubo, beans, plantain chips, chin chin and most dry goods. Chicken-flavoured Indomie and Maggi, fresh meat and alcohol are not accepted.

How long does it take to send a box to Nigeria from the UK?

By air freight, your box arrives in Nigeria within 5–10 working days. By sea freight, it takes 4–6 weeks. R-Zone operates air departures Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and weekly sea freight sailings from UK ports to Lagos.

Can R-Zone collect my boxes from my home anywhere in the UK?

Yes. R-Zone offers UK-wide door collection from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow and everywhere in between. Collection from £6/kg all-inclusive.

What clothes and shoes can I send to Nigeria from the UK?

R-Zone accepts clothing and shoes for personal use without quantity restrictions — new and used items both accepted. All clothing must be properly packed in sealed bags or vacuum-packed.