Freight Rates India to West Africa | FCL Shipping & Transit Times
West Africa's imports from India in 2024 were about US$12.3B. Direct sailings like India → West Africa can be as low as 18–28 days. Get live prices, schedules and documents.
Total trade
US$12.3B
West Africa imports from India, 2024 (UN Comtrade/DGCIS)
Two-way trade
US$18.7B
Two-way trade 2024/25
Typical transit
18–28 days
Direct services ~18–24d; Transshipment up to ~28d.
Port throughput
1.2M TEU
Lagos (Apapa/Tincan) handles 1.2M+ TEU annually. West Africa's busiest port complex.
Trade Snapshot: India → West Africa
Updated: 2025-12-08
Top Commodities Traded (India → West Africa)
From DGCI&S / analysis briefs & sector reports
Mineral Fuels & Oils (HS-27)
Crude petroleum, refined products. Major import from West Africa. US$6.8B (2024).
Pharmaceutical Products (HS-30)
Medicines, pharmaceutical products. Major export to Africa. US$2.1B (2024).
Textiles & Apparel (HS-50-63)
Garments, fabrics, textile products. US$1.5B (2024).
Machinery & Equipment (HS-84)
Industrial machinery, equipment, vehicles. US$1.2B (2024).
Major Ports & Transit Benchmarks
Benchmarks are indicative; use live schedules for ETAs
Origins (India):
Destinations (West Africa):
Carriers:
| Port Pair | Service | Transit | Cut-off (typ.) | Free Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhava Sheva → Lagos | Direct / T/S | 18–24 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 | |
| Mundra → Tema | Transshipment | 22–28 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 |
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