08-12-2025, 09:27 PM
Before you pick a product, check what African stores abroad are running out of or selling at high prices. You can:
1. Browse eBay, Amazon, and Etsy for African food products and note prices.
2. Join Facebook marketplace groups for Africans abroad.
3. Contact African/Caribbean grocery stores directly to ask about shortages.
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For macro exportation, how long does it usually take for goods shipped by sea to arrive in Europe or the US?
Sea freight from Nigeria to Europe takes about 3–5 weeks, while to the US can take 4–6 weeks, depending on the shipping line, route, and whether the container is full or consolidated. Customs clearance on both ends can add extra days.
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Most common mistakes beginners make in foodstuff export:
Overpromising delivery time, poor packaging, and not checking import restrictions of the destination country. Some also price too low and end up losing profit.
1. Browse eBay, Amazon, and Etsy for African food products and note prices.
2. Join Facebook marketplace groups for Africans abroad.
3. Contact African/Caribbean grocery stores directly to ask about shortages.
...
For macro exportation, how long does it usually take for goods shipped by sea to arrive in Europe or the US?
Sea freight from Nigeria to Europe takes about 3–5 weeks, while to the US can take 4–6 weeks, depending on the shipping line, route, and whether the container is full or consolidated. Customs clearance on both ends can add extra days.
...
Most common mistakes beginners make in foodstuff export:
Overpromising delivery time, poor packaging, and not checking import restrictions of the destination country. Some also price too low and end up losing profit.