Ready-to-use African staples for the diaspora, restaurants, and wholesalers.
What It Is and What Export of It Is Fufu flour is a processed form of fermented cassava, traditionally used across West Africa to prepare a dough-like food known simply as “fufu.” It is commonly eaten with soups and stews. The flour is made by peeling, fermenting, drying, and milling cassava tubers. It provides an […]
What It Is:Beans flour is a finely ground powder made from dried beans, commonly black-eyed peas or brown beans in Nigeria. It is widely used in African cuisine to prepare dishes like moi-moi (steamed bean pudding) and akara (bean cakes). It is rich in plant-based protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. What Export of It Is:Exporting
What It Is and What Export of It Is Yam flour is a powdered form of dried yam tubers, commonly made from white yam (Dioscorea rotundata). It is a major staple food in West Africa, especially Nigeria, and is used primarily to prepare “Amala,” a thick, smooth swallow meal. Exporting yam flour means processing, packaging,
What It Is Clove is the aromatic flower bud of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. Native to Indonesia, it is widely used as a spice in cuisines around the world, known for its intense flavor and fragrance. In Nigeria, cloves are cultivated in small to medium-scale farms, especially in the southern and
Chilli pepper is one of the most widely used spices in the world, known for its hot, pungent flavor. Nigeria cultivates several varieties of chilli pepper, including Ata rodo (Scotch Bonnet), Sombo (Cayenne), and Tatase (Bell Pepper), with major growing areas in Kano, Kaduna, Gombe, Oyo, Ogun, and Benue states. Chilli peppers can be exported
What It Is: Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a bright yellow root known for its culinary, medicinal, and industrial uses. A member of the ginger family, it contains curcumin, the active compound responsible for its color, taste, and health benefits. In Nigeria, turmeric is grown primarily in Kaduna, Nasarawa, Plateau, and Benue states. What Export of
What It Is Garlic is a pungent, flavorful bulb used globally in cooking, medicine, and food preservation. It belongs to the onion family and is rich in sulfur compounds, especially allicin, which gives it strong antibacterial and medicinal properties. Export Potential of Garlic Nigeria produces garlic mostly in the northern regions such as Kano, Kaduna,
What It Is Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant whose rhizome (root) is widely used as a spice, herbal medicine, and food additive. Nigerian ginger is globally renowned for its high quality, pungency, and oil content. What Export of It Is Exporting ginger involves processing (sun-drying, cleaning, slicing, or grinding), packaging, and shipping it
What It Is Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) are starchy, sweet-tasting root vegetables rich in fiber, vitamins (especially A and C), and minerals. They have a creamy texture when cooked and come in various skin and flesh colors — including orange, white, and purple. What Export of It Is Exporting sweet potatoes involves cultivating, sourcing, cleaning,
What It Is: Irish potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are starchy tubers cultivated globally as a staple food. They are known for their versatility, high carbohydrate content, and essential nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber. Export Form: Fresh Irish Potatoes Frozen/Parboiled Irish Potatoes Dried or Dehydrated Potatoes Potato Flour or Starch Export of Irish Potatoes
What it is:Yam is a starchy tuber crop cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, primarily in West Africa. Nigeria is the world’s largest producer of yam, contributing over 70% of global output. The most common varieties exported include white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) and water yam (Dioscorea alata). What Export of It Is: Yam export involves
Product Description: Prawns and shrimps are highly nutritious seafood delicacies known for their rich flavor and health benefits. Available in dried or frozen form, they are widely consumed around the world and form an essential part of many international cuisines. Export Forms: Frozen Whole Prawns/Shrimps Frozen Headless Shell-On Frozen Peeled & Deveined Dried Whole Prawns/Shrimps
