Nigeria to Brazil Trade Corridor

Nigeria to Brazil: $5.5B bilateral trade, +4.6% YoY, rank #33 corridor, 11.5% average applied tariff, FTA status: No FTA.

Key facts

  • Bilateral trade: $5.5B
  • Year on year growth: +4.6%
  • Corridor rank: #33 on ExportIQ
  • Average applied tariff: 11.5%
  • Trade agreement status: No FTA
  • Typical transit time: 14-21 days
  • Key ports: Lagos (Apapa), Santos, Onne, Rio de Janeiro

Trade relationship

Nigeria-Brazil trade connects Africa's and Latin America's largest economies. Nigerian crude oil fuels Brazilian refineries, while Brazilian sugar, poultry, and vehicles enter West Africa's biggest consumer market.

Top traded products between Nigeria and Brazil

The largest product groups on this corridor are Crude petroleum, Sugar, Poultry meat. Together they make up 73.7% of bilateral trade.

HS ChapterProductValueShare
27Crude petroleum$3.2B58.2%
17Sugar$500M9.1%
02Poultry meat$350M6.4%
87Vehicles$250M4.5%
84Machinery$200M3.6%
48Paper products$120M2.2%

Tariffs and trade agreements

The average applied tariff is 11.5%. Free trade agreement status: No FTA.

Applicable trade agreements:

  • WTO

Required certifications

Exporters on this corridor should expect to provide 4 certifications.

  • SONCAP
  • SON
  • INMETRO
  • ISO 9001

Trade logistics and key ports

Estimated transit time is 14-21 days. The corridor runs through 4 key ports.

  • Lagos (Apapa)
  • Santos
  • Onne
  • Rio de Janeiro

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Questions, answered

What are the top products traded between Nigeria and Brazil?
Crude petroleum, Sugar, Poultry meat
What is the average tariff rate for Nigeria to Brazil trade?
The average applied tariff rate is 11.5%. FTA status: No FTA.
How long does shipping take from Nigeria to Brazil?
Typical transit time is 14-21 days via Lagos (Apapa) and Santos.
How large is trade between Nigeria and Brazil?
Bilateral trade is $5.5B, up 4.6% year on year. It ranks #33 among the corridors ExportIQ tracks.
Which certifications are required for Nigeria to Brazil exports?
Required certifications: SONCAP, SON, INMETRO, ISO 9001.