Post by Trade facilitator on Jul 27, 2019 14:51:27 GMT 1
Major charcoal exporters ship between 20 and 30 containers within shortest periods of time. Do the calculations and find out enough reasons why you have to join charcoal export business.
The Charcoal industry in Nigeria is a multi billion dollar industry. Do still wonder how some people make their money and seem not to be affected by economic recession? Charcoal business is it!
To export charcoal to oversea means getting dirty for real dollars. Exporters are raking in much dollars from Europe, America, Asia, and other cold western regions. Charcoal is known as `alternative energy source’ in the western regions.
As lucrative and profitable as it is, it is not hard to export charcoal from Nigeria to overseas. Just be determined to succeed in the business and your you will count your blessings.
Some success tips for successful charcoal export
1. Get Quality Charcoal
The Ash content, moisture content, volatile content, and parameters of the fixed carbon should be in order. Serious works are usually required in inspecting all these before loading it into the ship for exports.
Sometimes this is carried out by the local agents, other times, a sample representation would be sent for proper examinations.
Knowing the standards to be met and the types of exports-worthy charcoal is very important for an exporter not to risk getting rejected or under priced.
2. Get a Good Source For Quality Supply
You can get the technologically perfected ones for export in places like Ogbomosho, Oyo, Saki Igbo-Ora, Minna, Kebba, and Jebba all in western and northern parts of Nigeria.
Virtually all the Nigerian communities has their own local ways of producing charcoal for their various uses. Charcoal readily comes in handy any time there is shortage of kerosene.
Charcoal has a seasonal markets but in some countries that does not really affect the exportation as some dealers abroad use the time to store it against the next summer season when the demands usually go up.
3. Ship Through Reputable Freight Companies
It is good to ship your charcoal through reputable freight companies with terms of trade stated by letter of credit or Cash Against Document. Many prefer the later because of how easy it is compared to letter of credit.
4. Get Good Buyers
Buyers in countries like Israel, Kuwait and other Asian countries are great deals as their orders are throughout the year. This is where a real dealer is proved.
5. Be Consistent
Even if you are starting the charcoal exports newly, it is always best to keep increasing your shipments. This serves as an indication that you can handle more exports if given the opportunity. That is what usually gives exporters link to big companies in various countries to strike up better deals.
6. Network With Other Exporters
Make important enquires about the current situation of the charcoal business in Nigeria from those already in the business. Get closer to those that are already into the business to learn the latest trick from them. Back yourself up with hints expressed here as you get ready to have your own share of this lucrative business of charcoal exportation to foreign countries.
Do not wait to be taken by the hand to show you the buyers, the prices, the charcoal depots in Nigeria or outside the country.
7. Request Advance Payment
Another good thing about the transactions is that once your goods is on the way to the destination, some percentage of the money would have been paid to your account before it is delivered.
Successful delivery takes 6 weeks on the average to round up. A container load of charcoal may cost N750k or more depending on the quality of the woods used. The profit margin is usually above 30% per transaction which is between N150,000 and N210,000 per container load.
About us
We have recorded lots of successful charcoal exports and are still doing more. Looking for detailed information on how to export charcoal overseas, or you want to partner with a professional in the business? Contact us for more comprehensive information on charcoal export.
The Charcoal industry in Nigeria is a multi billion dollar industry. Do still wonder how some people make their money and seem not to be affected by economic recession? Charcoal business is it!
To export charcoal to oversea means getting dirty for real dollars. Exporters are raking in much dollars from Europe, America, Asia, and other cold western regions. Charcoal is known as `alternative energy source’ in the western regions.
As lucrative and profitable as it is, it is not hard to export charcoal from Nigeria to overseas. Just be determined to succeed in the business and your you will count your blessings.
Some success tips for successful charcoal export
1. Get Quality Charcoal
The Ash content, moisture content, volatile content, and parameters of the fixed carbon should be in order. Serious works are usually required in inspecting all these before loading it into the ship for exports.
Sometimes this is carried out by the local agents, other times, a sample representation would be sent for proper examinations.
Knowing the standards to be met and the types of exports-worthy charcoal is very important for an exporter not to risk getting rejected or under priced.
2. Get a Good Source For Quality Supply
You can get the technologically perfected ones for export in places like Ogbomosho, Oyo, Saki Igbo-Ora, Minna, Kebba, and Jebba all in western and northern parts of Nigeria.
Virtually all the Nigerian communities has their own local ways of producing charcoal for their various uses. Charcoal readily comes in handy any time there is shortage of kerosene.
Charcoal has a seasonal markets but in some countries that does not really affect the exportation as some dealers abroad use the time to store it against the next summer season when the demands usually go up.
3. Ship Through Reputable Freight Companies
It is good to ship your charcoal through reputable freight companies with terms of trade stated by letter of credit or Cash Against Document. Many prefer the later because of how easy it is compared to letter of credit.
4. Get Good Buyers
Buyers in countries like Israel, Kuwait and other Asian countries are great deals as their orders are throughout the year. This is where a real dealer is proved.
5. Be Consistent
Even if you are starting the charcoal exports newly, it is always best to keep increasing your shipments. This serves as an indication that you can handle more exports if given the opportunity. That is what usually gives exporters link to big companies in various countries to strike up better deals.
6. Network With Other Exporters
Make important enquires about the current situation of the charcoal business in Nigeria from those already in the business. Get closer to those that are already into the business to learn the latest trick from them. Back yourself up with hints expressed here as you get ready to have your own share of this lucrative business of charcoal exportation to foreign countries.
Do not wait to be taken by the hand to show you the buyers, the prices, the charcoal depots in Nigeria or outside the country.
7. Request Advance Payment
Another good thing about the transactions is that once your goods is on the way to the destination, some percentage of the money would have been paid to your account before it is delivered.
Successful delivery takes 6 weeks on the average to round up. A container load of charcoal may cost N750k or more depending on the quality of the woods used. The profit margin is usually above 30% per transaction which is between N150,000 and N210,000 per container load.
About us
We have recorded lots of successful charcoal exports and are still doing more. Looking for detailed information on how to export charcoal overseas, or you want to partner with a professional in the business? Contact us for more comprehensive information on charcoal export.
