Nigerian exporters are already doing well, as exports to the EU in 2012 were over 32 million euros, while imports from the EU were around 11 million euros. There are several resources available to support Nigerian exporters, including databases providing advice on EU and UK import regulations, commodity classification codes, and the Europa Export Helpdesk which provides free information to facilitate exports to the EU. The UNDP Private Sector Development Programme also aims to expand agriculture, services, and support for SMEs and entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Further support could be provided through greater collaboration among organizations, increased training, and the formation of an exporters forum and mentoring programs.

1. What is Nigeria doing right?
The value of exports into the EU from Nigeria in 2012
was: 32,963, 846 Euros
The value of imports into Nigeria from the EU in 2012
was: 11,238, 577 Euroswas: 11,238, 577 Euros
Nigerian Exporters are already doing
something right!
There is a lot of knowledge and experience within this
community and it needs to be shared.

2. Databases and Information Sharing
The Europa Export Helpdesk – EU import advice
HMRC at Gov.uk – advice on UK Imports and
Exports
TRACES - TRAde Control and Expert System –TRACES - TRAde Control and Expert System –
information about animal and animal products law
GRAIL - Guidance and Regulatory Advice on Import
Legislation
UK Integrated Trade Tariff – classification codes for
all commodities

3. The Europa Export Helpdesk
The Export Helpdesk is an online service,
provided by the European Commission, to
facilitate market access in particular for
developing countries to the European Union.
This free and user-friendly service provides
relevant information required by exporters
interested in supplying the EU market.
http://exporthelp.europa.eu/thdapp/index_en.html

4. The United Nations Development Programme
Private Sector Development Programme (PSDP): Growing the
non-oil resource base and promoting inclusive markets:
2. Developed and/or expanded growth and linkages in
agriculture and agro-industry to meet demands in domestic,
regional and international markets whilst boosting productivity,regional and international markets whilst boosting productivity,
value addition, employment and incomes especially in rural and
peri-urban areas.
3. An expanded base of private sector-based service providers
targeting business and market development for SMEs, including
microfinance and entrepreneurship training.
Contact: Robert Asogwa - robert.asogwa@undp.org

5. Nigerian Support Organisations
Provides great tools for Int.Trade
Information for Nigerian Exporters
Banking support for ExportersBanking support for Exporters
Quality standards for commodities
Nigerian Customs Service – Export procedures
Advice on exportations
Ministry of Commerce – Export Promotion

6. What is needed for Nigerian Exporters?
Exporters to become passionate about research
Greater collaboration of all statutory bodies
Capacity building and training of providers - SONCapacity building and training of providers - SON
Greater dissemination of information
The formation of an Exporters Forum
Export Mentors – where experienced exporters
can support a new or prospective exporter