Nigerian Urea Suppliers: Complete Import Guide 2025
Nigeria’s urea exports represent 13.78% of total non-oil exports, worth approximately $370 million annually, with major markets in Brazil, India, and the USA. However, grade dilution and purity fraud cost agricultural importers millions while damaging crop yields and farmer relationships.
Why Nigerian Urea Dominates Global Agricultural Markets
Nigeria’s world-class fertilizer production facilities, led by Indorama Eleme and Dangote Fertilizer, produce high-purity urea that meets international agricultural standards. The country’s natural gas abundance ensures cost-effective production and competitive global pricing.
Nigeria’s Urea Excellence:
- Export Value: $370+ million (13.78% of non-oil exports)
- Nitrogen Content: 46% minimum (world standard)
- Major Markets: Brazil (35%), India (30%), USA (20%)
- Production Capacity: 5+ million tons annually
Key Quality Advantages:
- High nitrogen content (46%) ideal for crop production
- Low biuret content ensuring crop safety
- Consistent granule size for optimal application
- Excellent storage stability in tropical conditions
However, the high-value fertilizer market attracts sophisticated fraudsters who dilute pure urea, mix inferior grades, and misrepresent production sources. Kiwi Procurement Limited’s specialized verification ensures you receive authentic Nigerian urea while avoiding costly agricultural losses.
Nigerian Urea Grades and Production Standards
Agricultural Grade Urea (Premium)
- Nitrogen content: 46% minimum
- Biuret content: Maximum 1%
- Moisture: Maximum 0.5%
- Best for: Direct crop application, blending
Technical Grade Urea (Industrial)
- Nitrogen content: 46% minimum
- Biuret content: Maximum 1.5%
- Moisture: Maximum 1%
- Best for: Industrial applications, resin production
Prilled vs. Granular Urea
- Prilled: 1-2mm spherical particles, faster dissolution
- Granular: 2-4mm particles, slower release, better handling
- Coating options: Sulfur-coated, polymer-coated for controlled release
- Best applications: Varies by soil type and crop requirements
Fraudulent suppliers frequently dilute high-grade urea with lower nitrogen materials or misrepresent prilled as granular grades. Kiwi Procurement Limited’s laboratory testing and production facility verification confirms exact nitrogen content and authentic granulation processes before shipment.
Major Production Facilities (And Fraud Hotspots)
Indorama Eleme Fertilizer – Port Harcourt
- Capacity: 1.5 million tons annually
- World-class technology, consistent quality
- Fraud Risk: Medium – Legitimate but often falsely claimed by scammers
Dangote Fertilizer – Lagos
- Capacity: 3 million tons annually (Africa’s largest)
- State-of-the-art production, premium quality
- Fraud Risk: High – Brand frequently counterfeited
Notore Chemical Industries – Onne
- Capacity: 500,000 tons annually
- Specialized production, consistent quality
- Fraud Risk: Low – Smaller scale, less targeted
Production facility claims are easily fabricated with stolen branding and fake authorization letters. Kiwi Procurement Limited’s production specialists physically verify manufacturing facilities, production licenses, and actual urea quality at these major plants.
The $40 Million Fertilizer Fraud Problem
Common Quality Fraud Tactics
- Nitrogen Dilution – Mix pure urea with low-nitrogen materials
- Grade Misrepresentation – Sell technical grade as agricultural grade
- Moisture Addition – Add water to increase weight artificially
- Brand Counterfeiting – Fake Dangote and Indorama packaging
Real Fraud Case Examples
- Brazilian Agricultural Coop: Lost $185K to supplier who delivered 38% nitrogen instead of contracted 46%
- Indian Fertilizer Distributor: Received 500 tons of counterfeit Dangote urea with 3% moisture
- US Farm Supply Company: Lost $95K to fake Indorama supplier operating from Lagos warehouse
The Agricultural Catastrophe: Diluted fertilizer doesn’t just cost money—it destroys entire growing seasons, damages soil health, and devastates farmer relationships when crops fail to achieve expected yields.
Visual inspection cannot detect nitrogen content dilution or moisture manipulation that affects storage and application effectiveness. Only Kiwi Procurement Limited’s comprehensive chemical analysis and facility verification can protect you from devastating agricultural losses and farmer litigation.
Export Documentation and Quality Standards
Required Export Documents
- Export license from Federal Ministry of Agriculture
- Production license verification
- Quality analysis certificate (nitrogen content)
- Certificate of Origin (NACCIMA)
- Bill of lading and commercial invoice
Critical Red Flags
- ❌ Inconsistent Pricing – Significantly below major producer rates
- ❌ No Production License – Cannot provide manufacturing authorization
- ❌ Vague Lab Results – Cannot provide detailed nitrogen analysis
- ❌ Instant Availability – Claims unlimited stock without production scheduling
- ❌ No Plant Verification – Refuses facility visits or production verification
Quality certificates are frequently forged with false nitrogen content and moisture readings to hide diluted or inferior products. Kiwi Procurement Limited conducts independent chemical analysis and verifies all production documentation with Nigerian authorities to ensure authenticity.
International Quality Standards and Agricultural Impact
Key Quality Parameters
- Nitrogen Content: 46% minimum (agricultural grade)
- Biuret Content: Maximum 1% (prevents crop damage)
- Moisture Content: Maximum 0.5% (storage stability)
- Particle Size: 2-4mm (granular), 1-2mm (prilled)
Agricultural Applications
- Soil Application: Direct broadcast, side-dress, fertigation
- Crop Types: Cereals, vegetables, fruits, cash crops
- Blending: NPK formulations, specialty fertilizers
- Industrial Uses: Resin production, chemical synthesis
Agricultural effectiveness depends critically on accurate nitrogen content and low biuret levels that fraudulent suppliers often compromise. Kiwi Procurement Limited ensures all quality parameters meet specific agricultural requirements and verifies authentic production processes before shipment.
Why Professional Verification is Essential
What Standard Testing Misses
- Systematic dilution patterns throughout large shipments
- Production source verification to confirm legitimate manufacturing
- Storage condition impacts on nitrogen stability
- Coating quality assessment for specialty fertilizers
Kiwi Procurement Limited’s Verification Process
- ✅ Production facility inspection at major Nigerian plants
- ✅ Chemical analysis testing for nitrogen, biuret, and moisture content
- ✅ Manufacturing license verification with regulatory authorities
- ✅ Quality control process validation including particle size and coating
- ✅ Storage and handling assessment for quality preservation
The cost of receiving diluted fertilizer far exceeds verification investment, especially considering potential crop failures and farmer compensation claims. Kiwi Procurement Limited’s current offer: Pay $300 (40% off $500) and receive 3 additional verification vouchers with 20% off each future service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can I verify Nigerian urea quality before importing?
A: Nigerian urea quality requires comprehensive chemical analysis for nitrogen content and biuret levels that most importers cannot perform independently. At Kiwi Procurement Limited, we conduct production facility verification with independent laboratory testing to confirm quality specifications and manufacturing authenticity.
Q: What’s the difference between prilled and granular Nigerian urea?
A: Prilled urea has 1-2mm spherical particles with faster dissolution, while granular urea has 2-4mm particles with better handling and slower release. Both should contain 46% nitrogen. We verify actual particle size and production methods through facility inspection.
Q: How do I avoid diluted urea from Nigerian suppliers?
A: Dilution detection requires precise nitrogen analysis that visual inspection cannot determine. Our verification includes independent chemical testing and production facility inspection to ensure urea meets contracted nitrogen content and purity specifications.
Q: Which Nigerian companies produce the highest quality urea?
A: Dangote Fertilizer (3M tons capacity) and Indorama Eleme (1.5M tons) are major producers with world-class facilities. However, many fraudulent suppliers falsely claim association with these companies. We verify actual production relationships and facility access.
Q: What documents are needed to import urea from Nigeria?
A: Essential documents include export license, production license verification, quality analysis certificate with nitrogen content, and certificate of origin. We verify all documentation authenticity with Nigerian authorities and ensure compliance with destination requirements.
⚠️ Don’t Risk Your Agricultural Operations on Unverified Urea
Limited Time Offer: $300 (40% Off Regular $500 Price)
PLUS: Get 3 Verification Vouchers (20% Off Future Services)
Limited Time Offer
- ✅ Complete supplier verification for just $300 (save $200)
- ✅ 3 bonus vouchers for 20% off future verifications
- ✅ Chemical analysis testing for nitrogen and biuret content verification
- ✅ Production facility and manufacturing license inspection
- ✅ 3-5 day report delivery with expert recommendations
- ✅ Professional supplier intelligence reports
Limited availability
Contact us immediately: info@procurewithkiwi.com | We respond within 2 hours
Remember: The cost of verification is always less than the cost of crop failures. Protect your agricultural operations and farmer relationships today.