African fabricators and contractors use Nikasteel for mill-direct H beam, plates and coated coils shipped CIF to Lagos, Mombasa, Tema, Dar es Salaam and Dakar — trial orders from 5 tons, mixed sizes in one container, EN 10204 3.1 MTC and loading supervision with every shipment. Transit runs 25–40 days from South China; payment is 50% deposit with balance before delivery, protected by pre-shipment inspection. Send your size list — CIF quote within 24 hours.
African construction demand — housing, warehouses, towers and infrastructure — needs a steel supply chain that is predictable on price, paperwork and sailing dates. This page explains exactly how importers in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania and francophone West Africa buy from us.
What Each Market Orders
| Market | Hot products | Typical specs |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria (Lagos, Port Harcourt) | H beam for trusses & warehouses, GI/PPGI roofing coils, deformed-bar companion sections | JIS 100×100–300×300, SS400/S355JR; Z30–Z150 coils |
| Kenya / Tanzania (Mombasa, Dar es Salaam) | Beams for buildings & scaffolding, angles, hollow sections | Q235B/SS400, S355JR for projects |
| Ghana (Tema) | Plates for fabrication, angles, channels | A36, Q235B, S275JR |
| Francophone West Africa (Dakar, Abidjan, Cotonou) | H beam, PPGI roofing, wire rod companion lots | SS400/S235JR–S355JR; RAL-coated PPGI |
Shipping Routes & Transit Times
| Destination | Transit from South China | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos (Apapa/Tin Can), Nigeria | 30–40 days | CIF/CFR |
| Mombasa, Kenya · Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | 25–35 days | CIF/CFR |
| Tema, Ghana · Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire | 30–40 days | CIF/CFR |
| Dakar, Senegal | 35–45 days | CIF/CFR |
Production adds 7–15 days for stocked sizes or 20–30 days for mill rolling. French-language document support (documents commerciaux en français) available for francophone clients.
Paying Safely: What African Buyers Ask Us Most
- Standard terms: 50% T/T deposit, balance before delivery — protected by pre-shipment inspection (SGS/BV/TUV on request) and full loading supervision with photos/videos.
- First order? Start with a 5-ton mixed trial container: beam sizes + angles + pipes together, so you test every product line at once.
- Paperwork for customs: B/L, invoice, packing list, EN 10204 3.1 MTC, certificate of origin — issued promptly after sailing.
- Price volatility: quotes hold 7 days; we can lock tonnage against deposit during volatile weeks.
French speakers welcome
Nous expédions vers Dakar, Abidjan, Cotonou et Douala — offres CIF sous 24 h, certificats MTC EN 10204 3.1 avec chaque commande, documents en français sur demande.
Beyond beams
One container can combine H beam, angles, plates, GI/PPGI coils and pipes — optimizing your duty and freight per ton.
About the Source
Foshan Nikasteel International Trade Co., Ltd. — Foshan, Guangdong, China. Structural steel, plates and coated coils to 50+ countries since 2016, including regular programs across East, West and francophone Africa. MOQ 5 t; EN 10204 3.1 MTC every order; SGS/BV/TUV on request.
- 📧 [email protected] · WhatsApp: +86 191 5745 8011 (English/中文, français par écrit)
- 🚢 CIF Lagos / Mombasa / Tema / Dakar · FOB South China ports
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Last updated: October 2026. Transit times indicative; steel prices move weekly.