Importing from China can be highly profitable, but if you're not strategic, hidden fees and inefficiencies can eat into your profits. To stay competitive and scale your business, here are practical ways to reduce importation costs and maximize your profit margin — especially if you’re starting a mini importation business in Nigeria.
- Ship to a Local Chinese Warehouse First.
Instead of paying separate shipping fees from different suppliers, you can consolidate all your items in a Chinese warehouse before they’re sent to Nigeria.
How this saves money:
- You avoid paying shipping fees multiple times.
- All your packages are combined into one shipment, which qualifies for bulk rate discounts.
- Reduces the risk of missing items or delays due to multiple dispatches.
Emry Freight provides a trusted local Chinese warehouse address where all your suppliers can deliver, and we handle the repackaging and bulk shipping to Nigeria.
- Use a Local and Trusted Freight Company Like Emry Freight.
Working with a Nigeria-based freight forwarder like Emry Freight reduces your costs and stress compared to using random agents or expensive international carriers.
Why Emry Freight helps you save:
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
- Discounted rates for bulk and repeat shippers.
- Customs clearance is handled efficiently, avoiding delays and costly penalties.
- Real-time tracking and support from a Nigerian team that understands your needs and keeps you updated.
Many importers overpay using unknown agents or rely on sellers to handle shipping, which can result in inflated charges or undelivered goods.
- Buy from Verified Suppliers on 1688,Temu or Alibaba
When sourcing products, always buy from verified and highly rated suppliers to avoid low-quality goods, wrong items, or costly returns.
Pro tips to save:
- Use 1688.com for cheaper prices (especially for bulk orders)
- Use a Chinese sourcing agent or Emry Freight support if you can’t speak Mandarin
- Negotiate for discounts if buying lots of units
- Avoid Volumetric Charges by Picking Compact Products.
Freight companies charge based on volume or weight.
Smart move:
- Choose dense, compact products like earbuds, beauty tools, phone accessories.
- Avoid packaging with too much air or space — Emry Freight helps repackage for efficiency.
- Plan Your Import Timing Strategically.
Shipping costs rise during peak seasons (e.g., Chinese New Year, Christmas). Avoiding these windows can save you up to 20–30% in freight cost.
Emry Freight offers shipping schedule guidance so you can avoid delays and inflated seasonal rates.