Exporting Drugs & Medical Devices from India to Nigeria: What Exporters Need to Know
India remains one of Nigeria’s biggest suppliers of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment and the numbers speak for themselves.
India’s Export Volumes to Nigeria (2024) *
- Pharmaceutical products: US$ 449.07 million exported to Nigeria in 2024. Products taken into consideration are the ones falling under Harmonized System Code Chapter 30 on Pharmaceutical Products (HS Code 30).
- Medical & optical equipment: US$ 42.95 million exported in 2024. Products taken into consideration are the ones falling under Harmonized System Code Chapter 90 on Medical and Optical Equipment (HS Code 90).
These two categories alone make India a critical healthcare trade partner for Nigeria.
*according to TradeMap
All NAFDAC regulated products exported from India to Nigeria including drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, chemicals, and food need a CRIA (Clean Report of Inspection and Analysis). This means no Indian exporter can ship NAFDAC regulated goods to Nigeria without performing these pre-shipment mandatory controls. regulated goods to Nigeria without a CRIA certificate Cotecna India is appointed as a CRIA Inspection Body and can assist you through the CRIA process.
Cotecna can help you through the entire CRIA Process from:
- Document verification
- Inspection of goods prior to export
- Laboratory testing (Test and inspect products before export)
- Compliance with NAFDAC standards
- Issuance of CRIA Certificate required for Nigerian customs clearance
This ensures exporters avoid delays, rejections, and costly non-compliance issues.
Without CRIA, NAFDAC will not clear the shipment at the port.
Why Exporters Should Work with Cotecna India
As an official CRIA partner, Cotecna India is authorized to:
- Test and inspect products before export
- Verify compliance with NAFDAC regulations
- Issue the mandatory CRIA certificate for clearance in Nigeria
For more information contact Cotecna India or download our free NAFDAC CRIA Frequently asked Questions guide.
About Cotecna
For over 50 years, we have been supporting agriculture, food and pharma, minerals and metals, and consumer products supply chains all over the world. We provide testing, inspection, and certification services to help our clients navigate evolving regulations, ensure product compliance, and support their sustainability journey.