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Nigeria (Lagos) China Goods Expo: A Decade of Growth, Our Journey of Transformation


03-21

Twelve years have passed, a cycle completed
 
From conducting market research in Nigeria in 2006 to showcasing the Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodity Exhibition to the world in 2007, Zhenghe Exhibition has been organizing the Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodity Exhibition for over 12 years. During the 47 years of diplomatic relations between China and Nigeria, Zhenghe Exhibition has been working hard to promote the deepening of economic and trade relations between the two countries!
 
Over these 12 years, we have organized over a thousand companies from nearly 20 provinces and cities, including Hebei, Jilin, Liaoning, Shandong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Anhui, Guangdong, Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, and Chongqing, to participate in the exhibition. With the strong support of the country, we have worked together with the exhibitors to overcome difficulties, enabling each exhibitor to take root and bear fruit in the "Land of Abundance," Nigeria!
 
2016-2018 Exhibitor Group Photo
 
 
The "2018 China (Nigeria) Production Capacity Cooperation Brand Exhibition" was held from November 6th to 9th at the TBS Square on Lagos Island. Organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and undertaken by Zhenghe Exhibition, the exhibition covered an area of 1500 square meters, with 45 outstanding enterprises from 8 provinces and cities participating. It showcased the fruitful results of China-Nigeria production capacity cooperation in recent years using a combination of images and physical exhibits. The concurrent "Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodity Exhibition" covered 2375 square meters, with over 100 participating companies exhibiting products including electronics, power generation equipment, new energy, lighting, vehicle parts, machinery, hardware tools, building materials, kitchen and bathroom supplies, and oil and gas processing equipment.
 
On the morning of November 6th, the China (Nigeria) Production Capacity Cooperation Brand Exhibition opened grandly at the TBS Exhibition Center in Lagos, Nigeria.
 
 
Gabriel Idahowsa, chairman, stated that Chinese companies have been participating in this conference since 2007 by setting up a "China Pavilion." The exhibition has a long history, and the participation of Chinese companies has always been a highlight. The successful holding of this year's China (Nigeria) Production Capacity Cooperation Brand Exhibition has facilitated the signing of numerous production capacity cooperation projects. During his visit to the exhibition, he also mentioned that the overall image, construction style, and promotion of this year's exhibition have reached a new level.
 
LOBOSS MANUFACTURING LIMITED and China Longteng Group held an on-site signing ceremony.
 
 
A welcome banquet for the China (Nigeria) Production Capacity Cooperation Brand Exhibition was held at 6 pm on November 6th in the fourth-floor banquet hall of the Lagos Oriental Hotel. The banquet was hosted by Zhao Guoqiang, deputy general manager of Shandong Zhenghe International Exhibition Co., Ltd. Consul General Cao Xiaoliang of the Chinese Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria; Liu Junsheng, Commercial Counselor of the Chinese Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria; Gabriel Idahowsa and Ye Osanbajo, vice chairmen of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Muda Yusuf, director-general of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Duan Jianrong, Yan Chenghui, and Wang Yulan, directors of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade; Ni Mengxiao, president of the Nigeria China Business and Trade Association; and Zhou Jun, president of the Nigeria Overseas Chinese Women's Federation, attended the opening welcome banquet.
 
Consul General Cao Xiaoliang of the Chinese Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria, delivered a speech.
 
 
 
In his speech, Consul General Cao stated that the first China International Import Expo was held in Shanghai. This is a significant measure by China to promote a new round of high-level opening up and proactively open its market to the world. It will help countries around the world seize the opportunities presented by China's development in the new era, deepen international economic and trade cooperation, and achieve common prosperity and progress. This The 2018 China-Nigeria Production Capacity Cooperation Brand Exhibition, held in Lagos, took advantage of the momentum of the CIIE, making it very timely.
 
 
At the exhibition site, China International Television did a special report on the exhibition. Representatives of the exhibiting companies and organizers were interviewed. Professional buyers commented that they found suitable products and suppliers through the exhibition. They hope that such exhibitions can continue to be held to strengthen China-Nigeria production capacity cooperation and economic and trade exchanges.
 
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Zhenghe Exhibition visited Nigerian automotive technology and other industry associations to promote cooperation on the 2025 Nigeria (Lagos) China Goods Expo.


From January 3rd to 6th, 2025, representatives of Zhenghe Exhibition's overseas staff successively visited the secretariat of the Nigerian Automotive Technicians Association (NATA), the Amalgamated Union of Automobile Motor Mechanics and Technicians of Nigeria (AUOMMATON), and the Motor Mechanics and Technicians Association of Nigeria (MOMTAN). This visit primarily focused on in-depth discussions and exchanges regarding cooperation for the 2025 Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodities Fair. During the meetings, representatives of Zhenghe Exhibition's overseas staff introduced the basic situation of the Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodities Fair to the heads of the business associations. The heads of the various business associations acknowledged the significant achievements made by the exhibition in recent years. During the discussions, the three industry association leaders provided detailed information about their respective associations. As leaders and promoters of associations related to the automotive industry in Nigeria, these three associations have a wide influence in Nigeria and even West Africa. Against the backdrop of continuously deepening and upgrading China-Africa cooperation, they expressed high expectations for actively promoting trade cooperation between Nigeria and China in the automotive industry. The heads of the associations also stated their willingness to work with Zhenghe International Exhibition to jointly promote the continuous development of the Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodities Fair, uniformly organize member units to participate in the exhibition, and conduct one-on-one matchmaking discussions with Chinese exhibitors. As Africa's second-largest economy and most populous country, Nigeria has a huge demand for automotive and auto parts products, largely relying on imports. In Nigeria, over 90% of Nigerians tend to choose 'tokunbo' (used cars), which makes the 'tokunbo' distribution business very profitable in Nigeria. With the Nigerian government relaxing age restrictions on imported used cars, the volume of used car imports will further increase. Consequently, the auto parts market, both upstream and downstream of Nigeria's used car industry chain, will also see more opportunities. After years of operation by Chinese automakers, Chinese cars have established considerable 'prestige' in Nigeria. At the same time, the scarcity of local car repair outlets and the high cost of spare parts in Nigeria also indicate immense potential for Chinese auto parts exports to the Nigerian market.

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Deep cultivation of fertile soil ensures abundant blossoms - The 2025 Nigeria Lagos China Commodities Fair embarks on a new journey!


Nigeria is an important trade partner and investment destination for China in Africa, and also China's largest contracted project market in Africa. In 2023, the new contract value for Chinese enterprises' contracted engineering business in Nigeria reached 10.45 billion USD, with a turnover of 3.98 billion USD. On September 3, 2024, China and Nigeria issued a joint statement announcing the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership, promoting the building of a high-level China-Nigeria community with a shared future, and explicitly strengthening cooperation in areas such as infrastructure construction. Chinese Products are Hot-selling in the Nigerian Market under the Framework of China-Africa Cooperation According to data from the General Administration of Customs, from January to July 2024, China's imports and exports with Africa totaled 1.19 trillion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 5.5%. In 2023, China-Africa trade reached a historical peak of 282.1 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 1.5%, demonstrating the strong resilience of China-Africa trade. Among them, trade between Nigeria and China is booming. In 2023, the total trade volume between China and Nigeria soared to an astonishing 281.777 billion USD, with China's exports to Nigeria reaching 172.469 billion USD, highlighting the immense appeal of Chinese products in the Nigerian market. The main hot-selling products fall into the following major categories: 1. Electromechanical Products and Agricultural Machinery Products From efficient power generation equipment to reliable electrical products, China's electromechanical products have continuously met Nigeria's growing needs and directly promoted the rapid development of its infrastructure construction. In addition, hardware tools, power tools, construction machinery, and other electromechanical products are also very popular. The import of agricultural machinery, food machinery, and packaging machinery has adapted to the development needs of Nigeria's agriculture and food processing industries. At the same time, industrial manufacturing-related electromechanical products such as machine tools provide strong support for Nigeria's industrial development. 2. Textile and Garment Products Nigeria is Africa's most populous country, with a current population exceeding 227 million, leading to huge domestic market demand. Textiles and clothing are major export items from China to Nigeria, accounting for 15% of China's total exports to Nigeria. Statistics show that in 2022, Nigeria's textile and garment imports reached 110 million USD, with China being its largest source country, accounting for approximately 47% of the total imports, almost half. As Nigeria's urbanization accelerates, more young people are eager to express themselves. In terms of fabrics, wax prints with unique craftsmanship and patterns, and brightly colored African jacquard fabrics are popular; for finished garments, shirts and sportswear with Chinese cultural elements or designs that align with local aesthetic preferences are highly sought after; regarding accessories, exquisite embroidery and unique buttons could also be among the featured products. 3. Auto Parts Products Nigeria is considered Africa's largest potential automotive market. In Nigeria, over 90% of Nigerians prefer "tokunbo" (used cars), making the "tokunbo" distribution business very profitable in Nigeria. With the Nigerian government relaxing age restrictions on imported used cars, the volume of used car imports will further increase. Therefore, the auto parts market, both upstream and downstream of Nigeria's used car industry chain, will also see more opportunities. 4. Wigs and Hair Products Eight out of every 10 Nigerian women wear wigs. Nigerian women have a particular preference for wigs and hair extensions, creating a substantial market for hair products of various sizes and prices. Furthermore, there is also significant demand for hair care products such as shampoos, relaxers, hair creams, and detangling brushes. 5. Building Materials, Hardware Accessories With the acceleration of urbanization and the continuous advancement of infrastructure construction in Africa, the African building materials and hardware market is showing vigorous development. 70% of hardware products in the African market rely on imports. The demand for hardware products is mainly concentrated in saw blades, steel pipes, and various types of mechanical hardware. From "Whether to Go" to "How to Go," Enterprises "Have a Soft Spot" for the African Market From surveying the Nigerian market in 2002 to bringing the Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodities Expo to the public's attention in 2007. 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With the strong support of the nation, we worked together with the participating enterprises to overcome difficulties, enabling each exhibiting enterprise to take root, blossom, and bear fruit in Nigeria! According to incomplete statistics, the 2024 Nigeria Lagos China Commodities Expo achieved an intended transaction volume of 82 million USD on-site, with many popular products signed on the spot. 2025, Embarking on a New Journey In nearly two decades of deeply cultivating Africa, we have witnessed the beautiful scenery and unique charm of the African continent, and even more strongly felt the African people's fervent aspiration and passionate pursuit of a better life. We have also jointly witnessed the transformation of Chinese enterprises in Africa from scratch to growth, from daily necessities to steel, aluminum, and mechanical equipment. The African market has demonstrated unprecedented investment potential and development opportunities. 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