Business Opportunities in Africa

At TOSFAT Concepts International Company Ltd, our work across agricultural commodities has shown us one clear truth: most export failures do not happen at foreign borders—they are engineered long before shipment. Across Africa, and particularly in Nigeria, agricultural export is still widely misunderstood. Many prospective exporters approach it as an extension of local trade—buying produce from open markets, packaging it quickly, and hoping logistics alone will deliver success. Global markets do not work on hope. They work on systems, standards, and documented compliance. Export Success Is Built, Not Attempted Export-grade agricultural commodities are not accidental. They are the result of deliberate production planning. International buyers require clarity on: How crops were produced What inputs were applied When they were applied Compliance with food safety thresholds Proof of controlled farm practices Without this structure, rejection is not a possibility—it is an outcome. This is w...

1. Understanding the Market Dynamics Nigeria's burgeoning population and increasing urbanization have escalated the demand for livestock products, thereby amplifying the need for quality animal feed. Currently, the nation's annual animal feed output stands at approximately 5.5 million tonnes, predominantly serving the poultry sector.  However, there's a significant opportunity in catering to ruminants like cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs, which are often underfed or lack scientifically formulated diets.  Experts project that the country requires over 50 million tonnes of animal feed annually to meet the demands of modernized animal farming.   identifying Raw Materials The foundation of quality animal feed lies in the selection of appropriate raw materials. Key categories include: Carbohydrates: Maize, wheat bran, rice bran Proteins: Soybean meal, fish meal, cottonseed cake, palm kernel cake Vitamins & Minerals: Bone meal, salt, oyster shells Fats & Oils: Veget...

Yes, you read it right! Shea Butter Extraction/Refinery business is another goldmine that is yet untapped. Only a few numbers of international and local organizations in Africa are players in this market. Though, the government in some African countries have also entered this market but still the market remains fully untapped. Shea Butter Production on it’s own is a goldmine as Shea Butter will continue to remain one of the foremost ingredients used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and confectionery industries. Today, the global shea market represents an estimated value of $2.75 billion, which is set to double within the next ten years to exceed $5.5 billion by 2033. Africa produces approximately 1,760,000 metric tons (MT) of raw shea nuts a year, and historically, most of this stayed within the African continent to supply domestic demand. The shea export market traditionally traded raw shea kernels rather than shea butter or other finished products. The shea tree is scattered across Af...

 

 

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Thursday January 19, 2023 has lifted the Export Ban on Hardwood Charcoal and Processed Wood as this ban has affected a lot of businesses and also caused many to close shops untimely. However, the ban lifted has come on the condition that all stakeholders involve in  trading of Hardwood Charcoal and Processed Wood follows the Nigeria Timber Legality Standard for Export of Processed Wood and Hardwood Charcoal. The procedure was launched the same day by the Minister of Environment, Mohammed H. Abdullahi. He discussed that stakeholders not following the Nigeria Timber Legality Standard for Export of Hardwood Charcoal and Processed Wood will be prosecuted accordingly. Also, a task force will be raised to ensure compliance by organizations involve. The most important aim of the Nigerian Government is to stop the abuse of the forest and ensure plantation of more trees to replace the ones that have been cut, at least planting 3 new trees against 1 that ...