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Discover a wide range of authentic Nigerian food items, perfect for export and sale across Africa. We offer staples like yam, rice, and more in various packages and sizes to suit your needs.

Available Food Products

Below is a comprehensive list of common food items sourced from Nigeria, ideal for selling to African markets. Each product is available in diverse packaging options (e.g., 1kg, 5kg, 10kg bags, or bulk).

Yam

Fresh Nigerian yams, a staple tuber. Available as whole tubers or processed into yam flour.

  • Whole yams: 5kg, 10kg, 25kg sacks
  • Yam flour: 1kg, 5kg bags

Rice

High-quality Nigerian rice varieties, including Ofada rice, known for its unique flavor.

  • Ofada rice: 5kg, 10kg, 25kg, 50kg bags
  • Parboiled rice: 1kg, 5kg, 25kg bags

Garri (Dried Cassava Flour)

Popular fermented cassava product, used for eba and other dishes.

  • Yellow garri: 1kg, 5kg, 10kg bags
  • White garri: 5kg, 25kg sacks

Palm Oil / Red Oil

Authentic Nigerian palm oil, rich in flavor and nutrients.

  • Bottled: 1L, 5L, 20L containers
  • Bulk: 25L jerry cans

Egusi (Melon Seeds)

Ground or whole melon seeds for soups and stews.

  • Ground egusi: 500g, 1kg packets
  • Whole seeds: 5kg, 10kg bags

Ogbono (Wild Mango Seeds)

Used as a thickener in traditional soups.

  • Ground ogbono: 500g, 1kg packets
  • Whole seeds: 5kg bags

Crayfish

Dried and ground crayfish for seasoning.

  • Ground: 100g, 500g packets
  • Whole dried: 1kg, 5kg bags

Smoked Catfish / Dry Fish

Preserved fish for soups and stews.

  • Smoked catfish: Packs of 5, 10 pieces
  • Dry fish: 1kg, 5kg bundles

Snail

Dried or fresh snails, a delicacy in many African cuisines.

  • Dried snails: 500g, 1kg packets
  • Bulk: 5kg sacks

Vegetables (e.g., Ugu, Bitterleaf)

Dried or fresh Nigerian vegetables for traditional dishes.

  • Dried ugu: 500g, 1kg packets
  • Dried bitterleaf: 100g, 500g packets

Beans

Varieties like honey beans or black-eyed peas.

  • 5kg, 10kg, 25kg bags

Maize

Dried maize kernels or flour.

  • Kernels: 10kg, 25kg sacks
  • Maize flour: 1kg, 5kg bags

Groundnut (Peanuts)

Raw or roasted peanuts.

  • Raw: 5kg, 10kg bags
  • Roasted: 1kg packets

Cashew Nuts

High-quality Nigerian cashews.

  • Raw: 5kg, 10kg bags
  • Roasted: 1kg packets

Sesame Seeds

For oil extraction or direct use.

  • 5kg, 25kg bags

Ginger

Fresh or dried ginger root.

  • Dried: 1kg, 5kg bags
  • Powdered: 500g packets

Pap (Ogi/Akamu)

Fermented corn porridge mix.

  • 500g, 1kg packets

Iru (Locust Beans)

Fermented seasoning.

  • Fresh or dried: 500g packets

Periwinkle / Ngolo / Clams

Deshelled or whole seafood.

  • Deshelled: 500g, 1kg packets

Small Shop 2 - Serving Authentic Nigerian Products Across Africa

Posted on Sunday, November 09, 2025