{"id":1752,"date":"2021-12-08T09:17:32","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T14:17:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/shipping-from-us\/to-nigeria\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T21:39:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T21:39:28","slug":"to-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/shipping-from-us\/to-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping to Nigeria from the US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Shipping to Nigeria From the US<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

What do you want to learn?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Options for Shipping to Nigeria<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
How ShipBob Ships to Nigeria<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\nRequest a Quote<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Nigeria\u2019s economy is ready for online shopping, as indicated by its <\/span>B2C index value<\/span> of 53.2 points in 2019<\/a>. This index value is the fourth-highest in Africa. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A growing appetite for ecommerce amongst Nigerians is also the reason why US-based merchants are looking to sell more across Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food, personal care, fashion, and beauty are some of the top sectors that are gaining traction in Nigeria\u2019s ecommerce market.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Whether you\u2019re US-based merchant or Nigeria-based customer, this guide will help you choose the best options to ship goods from the US to Nigeria. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on for information on international shipping<\/a> options and more. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost & delivery speeds for shipping to Nigeria from the US<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every shipping carrier has its own set of options for international shipping. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some will be cheaper but take longer to deliver the parcel, while others offer expedited delivery. And still, others offer flat shipping rates for orders of certain dimensions, no matter what the weight. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: These are general options for consumers shipping orders. To know what ShipBob offers when shipping to other countries like Nigeria, please request a quote <\/b>here<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s exact rates for customers will vary as we charge an all-in \u2018total fulfilment cost<\/a>\u2019 that includes picking, packing, and shipping, among other factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Service<\/b><\/td>Price*<\/b><\/td>Delivery Time<\/b><\/td><\/tr>
USPS<\/b><\/td>First Class Package International<\/span><\/td>$24.50<\/span><\/td>15 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
USPS<\/b><\/td>Priority Mail Express International<\/span><\/td>$78.65<\/span><\/td>3-5 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
USPS<\/b><\/td>Priority Mail International<\/span><\/td>$59.20<\/span><\/td>6-10 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
UPS<\/b><\/td>Worldwide Saver<\/td>$218.02<\/span><\/td>3-4 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
UPS<\/strong><\/td>Worldwide Expedited<\/span><\/td>$157.19<\/td>3-5 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
FedEx<\/b><\/td>International Priority<\/td>$218.18 <\/span><\/td>1-3 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
FedEx<\/b><\/td>International Economy<\/td>$155.64 <\/span><\/td>3-4 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
DHL<\/b><\/td>Express Worldwide<\/td>$132.81<\/td>3-4 business days <\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Only USPS offers flat rates to ship from the US to Nigeria. All other prices were calculated using the respective carrier\u2019s pricing calculators for a 2 lbs package in November 2021. Exact prices are subject to change. <\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to choose a shipping carrier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To ensure your shipments to Nigeria are safely and reliably transported to customers, it is best to consider legacy brands like USPS, UPS, FedEx<\/a>, and DHL.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get to know which of these couriers best fit your company\u2019s needs with this comprehensive pro-con list:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Couriers<\/strong><\/td>

Pros<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Cons<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

USPS<\/span><\/a><\/td>
  • Offers a flat-rate service that makes shipping of heavy goods affordable<\/span><\/li>
  • Scores of convenient drop off points across the US <\/span><\/li>
  • No pickup fee charged <\/span><\/li>
  • Offers delivery services on all six days of the week<\/span><\/li>
  • No extra charges for deliveries on Saturday<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td>
  • Considered to be less reliable than UPS, FedEx, and DHL<\/span><\/li>
  • Not as effective last-mile tracking<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
FedEx<\/span><\/a><\/td>
  • Guaranteed real-time order tracking and global customer care <\/span><\/li>
  • Free packaging of couriers<\/span><\/li>
  • Fast and on-time delivery<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td>
  • Parcel pick-up is chargeable <\/span><\/li>
  • Drop off of couriers is not very convenient owing to smaller US-wide footprint<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
UPS<\/span><\/a><\/td>
  • Significant US presence makes parcel drop off easier<\/span><\/li>
  • Insures international parcels <\/span><\/li>
  • Offers free last-mile tracking and customs support <\/span><\/li>
  • Ideal for couriering fragile items<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td>
  • Charges higher shipping tariffs <\/span><\/li>
  • Charges a pickup fee, surcharges, and other fees<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
DHL<\/span><\/a><\/td>
  • Offers environmentally sustainable shipping options<\/span><\/li>
  • Offers shipment insurance and door-to-door delivery<\/span><\/li>
  • Does not charge parcel pickup fees<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td>