How to Buy Goods From China to Nigeria
Importing from China is mostly logistics, not magic: find a real supplier, buy the minimum carton, pick air or sea freight, pay safely, and follow the shipment. Here is how it works step by step, and how Preob Market handles each part for you from our Uyo base.
1. Decide what you are buying, and how much
Chinese suppliers sell by carton, not by piece. Every product page on Preob Market shows the minimum order quantity and the weight of one unit, so you know what a carton costs and how heavy it will be before you commit.
2. Check the supplier, not just the price
The cheapest listing is usually the riskiest. We buy from suppliers we have ordered from before, and goods are inspected at our China buying point before they are shipped, so you are not sending money to a stranger you found in a group chat.
3. Choose air or sea freight
Air freight is fast and priced by weight — right for phones, accessories, clothing and small electronics. Sea freight is far cheaper for heavy or bulky goods like furniture, generators and cookware, but it takes months. Pick based on how soon you need to sell.
4. Pay in naira, not yuan
You do not need a Chinese bank account, a yuan wallet or an agent's personal account. You pay in naira by card or bank transfer at checkout, and we settle the supplier and the freight in China.
5. Clearing and last-mile delivery
Customs clearing is handled on our side. Once the goods land, they move to our Uyo warehouse and then to your address, or you collect them yourself.
6. Track the shipment the whole way
Every order gets a tracking code. Enter it on the Track page to see each stage — payment confirmed, processing, shipped, arrived, out for delivery, delivered — and you get an email when the stage changes.
Shipping options and how long they take
| Service | Typical time | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Lite express (24–48 hrs) | 24–48 hours | Ready stock from our warehouse — pick up today or delivered within 24 to 48 hours. |
| Standard delivery | about 7 days | About 7 days, freight included in the price. |
| Air freight | about 20 days | Fastest option for China-sourced items — about 20 days to your door. |
| Sea shipping | about 80 days | Cheapest option for bulky China-sourced goods — about 80 days door to door. |
Freight on supplier-sourced goods is quoted after payment, once your goods are weighed. Nigerian orders of ₦100,000 and above get free local delivery. Read our Shipping to Nigeria guide for how to pay in naira, customs clearing and delivery timelines.
Common questions
How do I buy goods from China to Nigeria?
Search the product on Preob Market, add it to your cart, and pay in naira by card or bank transfer. We buy from the Chinese supplier, inspect the goods in China, ship them, clear customs, and deliver to you or our Uyo warehouse. You never need a Chinese bank account or an agent.
How do I buy a phone from China to Nigeria?
Phones and phone accessories are ideal for air freight because they are light and valuable — delivery takes about 14 days. Order on the site, pay in naira, and the phone is shipped with tracking the whole way. Buying a carton instead of a single unit brings the per-phone cost down sharply.
How do I buy and ship goods from China to Nigeria?
Shipping is part of the same order, not a separate arrangement. At checkout you pick air freight (about 14 days, priced by weight) for light goods, or sea freight (about 85 days) for heavy or bulky goods. Your tracking code shows each stage from payment to delivery.
How do I buy from China and sell in Nigeria?
Buy by the carton at factory prices, then sell by the piece locally. Fast movers in Uyo are phone accessories, clothing, small electronics and cookware. Items already in our Lite shop arrive in 24–48 hours, so you can restock without waiting for a shipment. See our wholesale page for bulk terms.
Can I buy from China to Nigeria with yuan?
You do not need yuan. You pay in naira at checkout and we settle the supplier in China on your behalf — no Chinese bank account, Alipay wallet or middleman's personal account required.
How long does shipping from China to Nigeria take?
Air freight takes about 14 days door to door. Sea freight takes about 85 days. Items already sitting in our Uyo warehouse are delivered within 24 to 48 hours.
Do I need to travel to China to buy?
No. You order on the site, pay in naira, and we handle sourcing, inspection, freight and clearing.
Is there a minimum order?
Each product sets its own minimum order quantity, shown on the product page. Some items sell in single units; most factory goods sell by carton.
How is delivery cost calculated?
By total weight. For supplier-sourced goods the freight amount is confirmed after payment, once your goods are weighed in China. Nigerian orders above ₦100,000 qualify for free local delivery.
What if the goods arrive damaged or wrong?
Contact us on WhatsApp at +234 902 122 4001 or email support@preobmarket.shop with your order code. You can also request a refund from the tracking page.