Sourcing raw materials or semi-finished goods from Nigeria offers tremendous potential: untapped markets, abundant natural resources, and competitive pricing. However, many international buyers struggle to unlock these opportunities due to a number of real, frustrating challenges.
Matamah a brand of Alowave Limited help you overcome these obstacles with confidence, local expertise, and a seamless support structure tailored to your needs.
Here’s a breakdown of the most common sourcing challenges — and how we can help you navigate them effortlessly.
1. Unreliable Supply Chain
Many buyers face inconsistent supply due to poor infrastructure, seasonal availability, or local market disruptions. Suppliers may overpromise and underdeliver.
How we help: We vet and manage trusted suppliers, ensure contract compliance, and maintain relationships that guarantee reliability and on-time delivery.
2. Lack of Transparency and Verification
Verifying supplier credibility is difficult from abroad. Fraud and misrepresentation are real risks.
How we help: Our team on the ground conducts physical supplier audits, verifies legal compliance, and uses a verified supplier network to reduce your risk exposure.
3. Poor Packaging and Product Handling
Raw materials may arrive poorly packaged, improperly labeled, or lacking necessary international certifications.
How we help: We inspect products before shipment, enforce quality control standards, and ensure all documentation — from SGS to phytosanitary certificates — meets your country’s import requirements.
4. Inadequate Processing Infrastructure
Many materials are exported without proper value addition, affecting their usability and export competitiveness.
How we help: We connect you to value-adding processors in Nigeria and advise on local manufacturing partnerships to reduce cost and increase control.
5. Export Logistics Challenges
Port delays, inefficient customs, and poor transport networks can delay shipments for weeks.
How we help: We manage end-to-end logistics — from factory floor to final destination — and fast-track processes at congested ports through our network of shipping and customs partners.
6. Payment and Transaction Risk
Nigerian sellers often request full upfront payments, which makes foreign buyers nervous.
How we help: We offer escrow services, secure payment channels, and contracts that protect your investment at every stage of the transaction.
7. Regulatory Hurdles and Documentation
Export documentation errors and unclear licensing requirements lead to rejections and extra costs.
How we help: We handle all paperwork and ensure that every shipment complies with both Nigerian export regulations and your country’s import standards.
8. Inconsistent Pricing
Frequent price changes due to inflation, FX issues, and fuel costs can make long-term planning difficult.
How we help: We give you transparent pricing benchmarks, negotiate bulk deals, and offer forecasts to help you plan more accurately.
9. Dispute Resolution Challenges
Disputes over product quality, delivery timelines, or payment terms can be hard to resolve internationally.
How we help: We act as your local representative, enforce supplier accountability, and ensure issues are resolved quickly using fair, binding agreements.
Let’s Make Your Nigerian Sourcing Journey a Success
Matamah team have helped global buyers and investors successfully navigate Nigeria’s trade ecosystem with:
- Verified supplier networks
- On-ground project management
- End-to-end logistics support
- Secure payment and legal advisory
- Compliance and certification guidance
Whether you’re sourcing cocoa, sesame, cashew, semi-processed goods, or minerals — we make it easy, safe, and profitable.
Ready to Source from Nigeria with Confidence?
Let us help you turn Nigeria’s potential into your next big business success.
Contact us now for a free consultation or fill the form below to get started.
- Call/WhatsApp: (+234) 080-9502-9999
- Email: support@matamah.com
- Website: http://www.matamah.com
