In recent times, China has become the home of inexpensive and unique products. Hence, the mini-importation business in Nigeria is thriving. Many small business owners can import various things from China to Nigeria at a small cost.
Whether you are a worker or a business owner, the mini-importation business is one of the businesses in Nigeria you can start with 100k. Cheap, isn’t it?
In this post, I will be showing you the 30 most profitable items to import from China to Nigeria. These things to import from China to Nigeria are not expensive and are in high demand.
What Can I Import From China to Nigeria?
Depending on your capital and the product niche you desire to sell, there are countless things you can import from China to Nigeria.
Here are the 30 most profitable items to import from China to Nigeria:
1. Hair and Hair Products
2. Artificial Nails
3. Mobile Phones
4. Men’s Clothes
5. Women’s Clothes
6. Cosmetics
7. Ring Lights
8. Perfumes and Body Sprays
9. Vehicles
10. Computers
11. Computer Accessories
12. Phone Accessories
13. Security Trackers
14. Bathroom Accessories
15. Generators
16. Electronic Gadgets
18. Household Utensils
19. Building Materials
20. Sealing Machine
21. Fashion Bags
22. Backpacks
23. Wristwatches
24. Jewelry
25. Sports Items and Kits
26. Vehicle Accessories
27. Baby Items
28. Baby Toys
29. Men’s Shoes
30. Women’s Shoes
30 Most Profitable Items to Import From China to Nigeria
Now, let me explain one after the other the 30 most profitable items to import from China to Nigeria. As I mentioned, these items are very lucrative and in demand in Nigeria.
Let’s start:
1. Hair and Hair Products
![blonde haired woman in black top](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/arqiwcmola8.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&ssl=1)
Hair and Hair products are popular things to import from China to Nigeria due to the high demand for them. You can import three kinds of hair from China to Nigeria. They are;
- Synthetic hair – created from artificial substances
- Mixed hair – human and synthetic hair inclusion
- 100% human hair – original human hair
Synthetic hair is the cheapest because it does not last long, while 100% human hair is the most expensive. If you have a limited budget, synthetic and mixed hairs are your best bet.
The cost of hair depends on the kind of hair you want to buy and sell. You can get hair as low as NGN10,000 and as high as NGN50,000 or more from China.
Also, you can buy hair products from China and sell in Nigeria. These hair products are one of the hot selling items in Nigeria. They include:
- Shampoo
- Hair conditioners
- Hairsprays
- Hair removal cream
- Hair mousse
- Hairpins and more.
2. Artificial Nails
![artificial nails on a lady's fingers](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/r-ej0nqmflq-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
Many of our young women in Nigeria use artificial nails to beautify their natural nails. Hence, artificial nails are among the most profitable items to import from China to Nigeria today.
With NGN10,000 to NGN20,000, you can import nail kits from China to Nigeria.
3. Mobile Phones
![black iphone 5 on brown wooden table](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a6qnzfjxrgq.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&ssl=1)
Mobile phones are another most profitable item to import from China to Nigeria. Mobile phones you can import from China to Nigeria, include:
- Oppo phones
- iTel phones
- Xiaomi phones
- Vivo phones
- Tecno phones.
With NGN100,000 to NGN200,000, you can start importing mobile phones from China to Nigeria according to your capacity.
4. Men’s Clothes
![Men's wear](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/qnkhzjpkfd8.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&ssl=1)
Men’s clothes are one of the things to import from China to Nigeria. Cheap and original men’s clothes are in China.
Men’s clothes that are profitable to import from China to Nigeria include:
- T-shirts
- Hoodies
- Casual pants
- Sweatshirts
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Shorts
- Jeans
- Jackets
- Sweaters
- Men’s sets
- Suits and Blazers
- Boxers.
With NGN50,000, you can start buying men’s clothes from China.
5. Women’s Clothes
![Women's clothes](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xxj6utyosw0.jpg?resize=819%2C1024&ssl=1)
Women’s clothes are very profitable items to import from China to Nigeria. Whether poor or rich, everyone must wear clothes. China provides affordable women’s clothes that you can sell in Nigeria.
Here are the most profitable women’s clothes to import from China:
- Women’s sets
- Jumpsuits
- Dresses
- Suits and Blazers
- Coats and Jackets
- Women hijabs
- Abaya
- Shirts and Blouses
- Skirts
- Jeans
- Women’s underwear such as bras, panties, leggings, and more
- T-shirts.
There is a lot of competition selling women’s clothes, so you may need to mix the listed items. You can start importing women’s clothes from NGN50,000 to NGN100,000.
6. Cosmetics
![cosmetics](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/foeiogztcxo.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)
Cosmetics products are used in different professions and by individuals. For instance, people in the media industry use cosmetics before going on set. Individuals, especially women use cosmetics on a day-to-day basis.
Cosmetics products that you can import include:
- Eyebrow pencil
- Makeup Brushes
- Lipsticks
- Lip gloss
- Eye shadow
- Makeup bag
- Face powder
- Face primer
- Concealer
- Face serum.
7. Ring Lights
![woman in white collared shirt holding lighted candle](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/epnseonaej4.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&ssl=1)
Casual and professional photographers use ring lights for pictures and videos. These days, social media users also use ring lights. Ring Lights will make you a good profit if you have your target audience.
There are portable versions of Ring Lights for mobile phones at home. You don’t need much capital to start importing them. With NGN50,000, you’re good to go.
8. Perfumes and Body Sprays
![female hand holding perfume bottle](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2h_8wbvprxm.jpg?resize=835%2C1024&ssl=1)
Perfumes and Body Sprays are among the most lucrative things to import from China to Nigeria.
There are perfumes and body sprays for men and women. You can decide which gender you want to focus on or do both.
Either way, perfumes and body sprays are profitable items you can import from China to Nigeria.
9. Vehicles
![brand new vehicles lined up](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xcm3fgx8lb8.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
Many vehicles on the Nigerian road today are made in China. Although a huge capital is required, vehicles are very profitable items to import from China to Nigeria.
10. Computers
![person using black laptop computer](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/i_poqp6kcoi.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
Offices and individuals require computers to carry out day-to-day tasks. Therefore, the use of computer systems has increased over time. Computer systems can be imported from China at cheaper rates with high profit margins.
Computer brands you can import from China include:
- Asus
- Lenovo.
11. Computer Accessories
![black and gray logitech cordless mouse beside black samsung android smartphone](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/qhnutbbnzoc.jpg?resize=731%2C1024&ssl=1)
Another profitable item to import from China to Nigeria is Computer Accessories. Computer Accessories do not require as much capital as importing computers. You can start importing computer accessories with NGN100,000.
Profitable computer accessories to import from China, include:
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Flash drives
- Laptop chargers
- USB cord.
12. Phone Accessories
![Red iPhone and its accessories](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/didwimtzdto.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
Phone Accessories are also things to import from China to Nigeria. Since many people use mobile phones, the demand for phone accessories has increased.
Phone Accessories to import from China are:
- Bluetooth headphone
- Earpods
- Earphones
- Phone case
- Phone covers.
13. Security Trackers
![person holding black samsung android smartphone](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/16na5rddrk.jpg?resize=1024%2C732&ssl=1)
Security trackers are also profitable items to import from China to Nigeria. GPS trackers for cars and security cameras are popular things to import under this category.
14. Bathroom Accessories
![white ceramic bathtub beside white wall](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/8c5nfqhcdsw.jpg?resize=1024%2C680&ssl=1)
Bathroom Accessories are another profitable item to import from China to Nigeria. Everyone likes a neat and well-arranged bathroom, hence the need for bathroom accessories.
Popular bathroom accessories to import from China are:
- Toothpaste and Toothbrush holder
- Towel rail
- Toilet paper holder
- Soap dispenser
- Bathroom wall shelf.
15. Generators
![white electric power generator](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/vur4ohz3ucc.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1)
Nigerians are the highest consumers of generators due to the poor power supply in the country, so importing generators from China is highly profitable.
You will need a large capital of NGN500,000 or more to start this importation business.
16. Electronic Gadgets
![person holding black television remote control](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/u-vu_r6qyyu.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&ssl=1)
Here is one of the most profitable items to import from China to Nigeria. It sells fast once you know how to market your products.
Electronic gadgets you can import from China to Nigeria, include:
- Woofers
- Refrigerator
- Television
- Electric iron
- Microwave
- Pressure cooker
- Electric cooker.
18. Household Utensils
![black pots and frying pan on stove](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/vi1je4rc8bg.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&ssl=1)
Here are some household utensils you can import from China to Nigeria:
- Manual vegetable cutter
- Kitchenware sets
- Tableware sets
- Non-stick pots
- Non-stick frying pans
- Air fryers
- Pot rack
- Plate rack.
19. Building Materials
![two men working on building under construction](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/sgyamizhahg.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&ssl=1)
Building materials such as floor tiles, elegant doors, and marble are made in China. It is better to be knowledgeable about these materials before importation to avoid buying fake items. However, importing building materials into Nigeria is very profitable.
20. Sealing Machine
![white sealing machine](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1mnxgdl3iry.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1)
Sachet water production, fruit juice production, and plantain chips have been on the increase recently, hence the demand for sealing machines. There are sealing machines for different purposes that you can import from China.
21. Fashion Bags
![grey leather crossbody bag](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/zb4eqcnqvus.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
Fashion bags for men and women are also things to import from China to Nigeria. These fashion bags cost between NGN5,000 to N30,000. They are very profitable items to sell in Nigeria.
22. Backpacks
![man in black jacket and brown backpack](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/rgmfs7c0p2g.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&ssl=1)
There are backpacks for girls, boys, men, and women made in China. Backpacks are, therefore, profitable items to import to Nigeria from China. You will always find a vast market to sell your products to.
23. Wristwatches
![a watch sitting in a box on top of a table](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/k9x-kpp22jk.jpg?resize=1024%2C563&ssl=1)
Another profitable item to import from China to Nigeria is wristwatches. Wristwatches are used by men, women, and even children. There are many brands to choose from when importing wristwatches to Nigeria.
You can start importing wristwatches with a budget as low as NGN50,000.
24. Jewelry
![gold-and-silver-colored pendant necklace](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/txcbfmc854c.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&ssl=1)
Both men and women use jewelry in Nigeria. Jewelries are one of the most profitable items to import from China to Nigeria.
You can decide to import either male or female jewelry or import both. Either way, you will make a profit in the jewelry business.
Jewelry to import from China include:
- Necklace
- Ankle chains
- Waist beads
- Bangles
- Wrist chains.
25. Sports Items and Kits
![pair of orange adidas boots on football pitch](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/yta-zdp9pvm.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
Sports items and kits are also available in China. Many people are taking their health into consideration now more than before, so people use the gym houses or do outdoor exercises.
Sports items you can import from China are:
- Sport shoes
- Sport wears
- Sport water bottle
- Sport watches.
26. Vehicle Accessories
![shallow focus photo of black BMW steering wheel](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/c-xukgftep4.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
If you can’t import vehicles, you can import vehicle accessories because they are in demand in Nigeria. Vehicle accessories are one of the most profitable things to import from China to Nigeria.
Profitable vehicle accessories you can import from China are:
- Car chargers
- Car covers
- Car seat covers
- Steering wheel covers.
27. Baby Items
![baby seating on white textile](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/c4rxifszexk.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)
Baby items are one of the things to import from China to Nigeria. China has one of the most affordable baby items for Nigerian babies. These items can fetch you a good amount of money if you ensure to buy a quality item.
Some of the baby wear you can import from China include:
- Baby clothing sets
- Children shoes
- Dresses
- Baby rompers
- Baby walkers
- Baby teething items.
28. Baby Toys
![boy sitting on white cloth surrounded by toys](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/p0hdztr46cw.jpg?resize=1024%2C680&ssl=1)
China has one of the best brands of toys for Nigerian children. These toys can give you good profit if you buy those in demand.
In-demand baby toys to import from China to Nigeria:
- Baby dolls
- Remote control helicopters
- Remote control cars
- Building toys
- Stuffed animals
- Stationary motorcycles.
- Blocks
- Stickers.
29. Men’s Shoes
![men wearing shoes](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/b9vkgony4ei.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&ssl=1)
Men’s shoes are one of the best things to import from China to Nigeria. You can import affordable shoes for men from China and make good money selling them.
With NGN50,000 you can start importing men’s shoes from China to Nigeria.
30. Women’s Shoes
![pair of glitter white high heel women shoes](https://i0.wp.com/freelancespace.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/87dgfv9soc4.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&ssl=1)
Women’s shoes are the most popular items sold in the Nigerian market. You can also import them from China at cheap rates and make profits.
Due to the competition in this market, you must make sure to import quality women’s shoes so you can sell and profit.
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You can import goods from China to Nigeria from the comfort of your house through Direct Sales Agents (DSA). The job of Direct Sales Agents (DSA) is to link manufacturers to buyers and vice versa.
Platforms such as Alibaba.com, 1688.com, and DTgate.com are online platforms where you source products, place orders, and wait for delivery. Delivery time is short and you are able to track your products until they are delivered.
Final Thoughts
Beyond this list above, there are many things you can import from China to Nigeria. What you are to do is to select a niche for yourself and start from there. You must also be willing to learn more about the importation business before delving into it.
Also, marketing your products is essential to your success in selling. Use social media platforms to connect with potential buyers for your products.
Things to Import From China to Nigeria – FAQs
What Are the Best Things to Import From China?
The following are the best things you can import from China:
- Men’s and Women’s Clothes
- Fashion Jewelry
- Shoes
- Bags
- Household Utensils
- Computer Accessories
- Phones Accessories.
What Products Are in High Demand in Nigeria?
Products in high demand in Nigeria include:
- Mobile Phones
- Phones Accessories
- Baby Products
- Cosmetics
- Fashion Products
- Hair and Hair products
- Household Utensils
What Can I Import to Nigeria to Make Money?
Here are some things you can import to Nigeria to make money:
- Men’s clothes
- Women’s clothes
- Footwear
- Fashion bags
- Cosmetics
- Electronic gadgets
- Household utensils
- Hair and Hair products.
What Products Are in High Demand in China?
These are the products in high demand in China:
- Electronic products
- Fashion Products and Accessories
- Sport items
- Cosmetics
- Jewelry
- Mobile Phones
- Phones Accessories.