Pay Chinese suppliers in Naira
Already have a supplier? Upload the proforma invoice or contract and the supplier's company account. After review, Elephant FX arranges payment to the supplier in CNY or USD and returns the payment receipt.
China sourcing for Nigerian businesses
Buy from China and pay Chinese suppliers with your Naira balance.
Elephant FX helps verified Nigerian businesses pay Chinese suppliers and buy from 1688 and other Chinese wholesale markets without holding Chinese yuan. Fund your NGN wallet, review one quote that shows the goods cost, service fee, exchange rate and Naira total, and track the order from supplier payment to delivery in Lagos. The service is opening to verified businesses in stages; eligibility, limits, fees and availability are confirmed after review.
What Elephant FX handles for you
Buy from 1688 and wholesale markets
Paste a 1688 or other Chinese wholesale product link, or describe what you need. Our China sourcing team checks the supplier, quotes the price and places the order for you.
One quote in Naira
Each quote lists the goods cost in CNY, domestic delivery in China, the service fee, the exchange rate and the Naira total. The rate is held for the quote's validity period once you confirm.
Warehouse check before shipping
Goods arrive at a partner warehouse in Guangzhou, where quantities are counted and photographed. Problems are raised with the supplier before anything leaves China.
Air or sea freight to Lagos
Consolidate several orders and choose air or sea freight through partner forwarders with customs clearance in Nigeria. Freight is quoted separately after the goods are weighed.
Tracking, receipts and refunds
Follow each order from paid to ordered, in warehouse, shipped and delivered. Supplier refunds for missing or wrong items are credited back to your NGN wallet.
How China sourcing works
1
Verify and fund your NGN wallet
Complete the applicable business verification, then fund your NGN wallet through your dedicated account details.
2
Request and confirm a quote
Send product links, a description or a supplier invoice. Review the goods cost, fees, rate and Naira total, then pay the quote from your wallet.
3
We pay, check and ship
Elephant FX pays the supplier, checks the goods at the warehouse and hands them to the forwarder. Track every stage until you collect the goods in Lagos.
China sourcing questions
What can I buy through Elephant FX?+
General merchandise from 1688, Chinese wholesale markets and suppliers with a genuine commercial invoice. We do not buy counterfeit goods, items prohibited from import into Nigeria or dangerous goods that cannot be shipped. Some categories need SONCAP or NAFDAC documents before import.
Do I pay in Naira?+
Yes. You pay the confirmed quote from your NGN wallet. The quote shows the goods cost in CNY, the service fee, the exchange rate and the Naira total before you pay.
Is the exchange rate fixed?+
The rate on a quote is held only during its validity period. If the quote expires before you pay, a new quote with the current rate is issued.
Can you pay a supplier I found myself?+
Yes, if the supplier is a company and you can provide a proforma invoice or contract. The receiving account name must match the supplier on the invoice. Payments to personal accounts are not accepted.
Who handles shipping and customs clearance?+
Partner forwarders carry the goods from Guangzhou to Lagos and clear them through Nigerian customs. Import duties depend on the product's tariff classification; your freight quote states which charges are included.
How long does delivery take?+
After the goods leave the warehouse, air freight usually takes about one to two weeks and sea freight about six to eight weeks. Supplier production time, customs review and holidays can add to this.
What happens if goods are missing or wrong?+
Issues found at the warehouse check are raised with the supplier. When the supplier refunds, the amount is credited back to your NGN wallet as stated on your order.
Is the service available to everyone?+
No. The service is opening to verified businesses in stages. Availability depends on completed verification, the goods and supplier, transaction limits and applicable requirements.
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Secure and reviewable transactions
Elephant FX applies account verification, transaction monitoring, secure payout controls, and audit records to support responsible Nigeria-focused inbound money transfer and payout services.