How do I buy used car parts from the UK and ship them to Nigeria?
Send your parts list and destination to a UK supplier who inspects stock, agree the items and codes, then consolidate everything into one shipment rather than posting items separately. A commercial invoice and packing list clear customs, and duty is handled at the Nigeria end.
- Main entry point: Lagos (Apapa and Tin Can Island)
- Consolidating into one container is far cheaper per item
- Confirm engine and gearbox codes before anything ships
- Commercial invoice and packing list travel with the load
- Duty and clearance are set in Nigeria, not the UK
Nigeria is the biggest single destination for UK used car parts in Africa, and the trade is mature. Buyers here know exactly what they want, buy in volume, and move stock quickly.
What sells in Nigeria
Buying what the market actually wants is the whole game. In Nigeria, demand concentrates on:
- Toyota — Corolla, Camry, Hiace, Hilux
- Honda — Accord, Civic, CR-V
- Mercedes-Benz — C-Class, E-Class, Sprinter
- Engines and gearboxes above all else
- Half cuts, where a matched drivetrain is wanted
Ports and routing
Lagos handles the great majority of container traffic. Onward distribution runs to Ibadan, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano.
Most containers arrive through Lagos, at Apapa or Tin Can Island. Both are busy, and clearance times vary considerably, so build slack into what you promise your onward customers.
Nigerian buyers are among the most experienced in the trade, which cuts both ways: they will spot a poorly described part immediately, and they will buy repeatedly from a supplier who gets it right.
What we can supply
- Engines & gearboxes
- Body & panels
- Electrical & batteries
- Alloys & tyres
- Whole vehicles & vans
- Salvage & breaking
Getting a quote
Send your buying list and your destination city. We will tell you what we hold regularly, what has to be sourced to order, and what the whole load will cost delivered — not just the sea rate. If you are new to the route, start with how to set an export business up and our step-by-step export guide.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about buying, selling and shipping car parts with LJ Auto.
How much does it cost to ship car parts to Nigeria?
It depends on volume far more than item count, because freight is priced by space. A shared container suits smaller orders and a full container is much cheaper per item once you can fill one. Send your parts list and destination city for a quote.
Which port do shipments to Nigeria arrive at?
Lagos handles the great majority of container traffic. Onward distribution runs to Ibadan, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano.
Can you ship a whole salvage vehicle to Nigeria?
Yes. We export whole salvage vehicles and vans as well as loose parts, and both can travel in the same container — usually the cheapest configuration per item.
What paperwork comes with the shipment?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, which is what your clearing agent presents at the Nigeria end. Import duty and clearance procedures are set locally, so confirm them with your agent before the container sails.
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Send an enquiry or ask for the stock list
Tell us the part, the vehicle or the container you need — we’ll come back with availability, pricing and shipping to your country.