Lagos  ·  Guangzhou Live in two cities

Your China procurement partner.

Source verified Chinese suppliers, inspect factories before payment, ship containers to Lagos, and pay suppliers in RMB — all from one platform built for Nigerian importers.

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5,000+ businesses across Nigeria & West Africa
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01 About Rayex

Importing
from China
doesn't have to
feel chaotic.

For too many Nigerian businesses, importing from China means navigating language barriers, dodging unreliable suppliers, guessing at shipping costs, and praying the goods arrive matching the samples.

We built Rayex to make that whole process simple. Real teams on the ground in Lagos and Guangzhou. End-to-end visibility from sourcing to delivery. One partner across the entire trade route — instead of juggling four.

Born from our own frustrations as importers and sourcing agents, designed by Africans, for Africans — so you can source smarter, pay securely, ship confidently, and grow without the usual headaches.

— The Rayex team
Lagos & Guangzhou
02 What We Do

Four services.
one seamless flow.

Whether you're sourcing bulk fashion, industrial machinery, EV components, or furniture — Rayex covers the full import workflow under one roof.

01

Sourcing

Find and vet Chinese manufacturers across 1688, Taobao, Pinduoduo, and our private supplier network — matched to your spec, budget, and quality bar.

Vetted suppliers · Sample coordination · Price negotiation
02

Inspection

Our team visits factories in person before you pay a balance. Quality checks, unit counts, photographs, and reports — flagging anything off before shipping.

Pre-production · Mid-production · Pre-shipment
03

Shipping

Sea or air freight, full containers or LCL consolidation, customs clearance and last-mile delivery anywhere in Nigeria. We handle the paperwork.

FCL · LCL · Air · Customs · Last-mile
04

Settlement

Pay your Chinese supplier in RMB — directly into their Alipay, WeChat Pay, or bank account. Coordinated with your shipment milestones.

Alipay · WeChat · Bank · Milestone-tied
03 Rayex Intelligence

Ask Rayex
anything.
Get precise answers.

Trained on real Nigerian import data, millions of Chinese product listings, and live logistics realities — Rayex Intelligence cuts through the chaos so you make smart sourcing decisions in seconds.

1
Verify product authenticity & qualitySpot red flags before you commit to a supplier.
2
Estimate shipping & clearing costsReal numbers in local currency, with duties included.
3
Check supplier reliability & historyCross-referenced against our verified-supplier database.
4
Available 24/7, in your languageEnglish, Pidgin, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa.
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Rayex IntelligenceOnline · Trained on real data
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I want to source 500 LED bulbs from China. Best supplier?
I found 3 verified suppliers in Foshan matching your spec. Top pick: Liang Lighting Co. — 8 years on 1688, 99.2% positive reviews, MOQ 100 units, ¥18-22 per unit.
How much to ship to Lagos by sea?
For 500 units (~85kg, 0.4 cbm): ~₦340,000 all-in via LCL consolidation. Includes freight, customs, last-mile. ETA 32 days. Want me to start the sourcing request?
04 How It Works

From idea to
your warehouse in 45 days.

01

Tell us what you need

Product spec, target price, quantity. WhatsApp, email, or our request form.

Day 1
02

We find & vet suppliers

Our Guangzhou team shortlists 2–4 verified factories, negotiates pricing, requests samples.

Day 2 – 5
03

We inspect before you commit

Factory visits, sample reviews, quality checks. Photos and reports delivered.

Day 5 – 10
04

We pay the supplier in RMB

Alipay, WeChat Pay, or Chinese bank — tied to shipment milestones.

Day 10 – 14
05

We ship & deliver to Lagos

Freight, customs, real-time tracking, last-mile to your warehouse.

Day 14 – 45
05 Logistics

Ship from China
to Nigeria without drama.

Your cargo, your rules — with shipping partners you can actually trust. Air, sea, express — you decide, we make it happen.

Choose verified shippers or add your own freight partnerTrusted forwarders across Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Yiwu, Shanghai
Real-time shipping quotes in Naira, duties includedNo surprise charges at Apapa or Tin Can port
Track end-to-end in one dashboardContainer status, customs, last-mile delivery in Lagos
Get a shipping quote
In TransitCTR-4827-L
12days
to Lagos
SettlementRMB · Live
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06 Settlement

Pay suppliers
in minutes,
not days.

Skip the Form M paperwork, bank dollar allocations, and correspondent fees. Pay your Chinese supplier directly through Rayex — coordinated with your shipment milestones.

Buy RMB at competitive ratesTransparent pricing, milestone-aligned settlement
Transfer directly to Alipay, WeChat Pay, or Chinese bankMost-used channels for Chinese suppliers
Documented, traceable, transaction-readyAligned with our published AML/CFT and KYC procedures
Pay your supplier
07 The Community

You're not
alone on this journey.

Thousands of importers depend on the Rayex community and knowledge hub for support navigating China procurement. Get access when you join.

Industry Experts Video Masterclasses Exclusive RMB Discounts Monthly Podcasts Live Webinars Sourcing & Logistics Support Articles & E-books Q&A Sessions Importer Playbooks
5K+
Members in WhatsApp Community
10K+
Members in Learning Hub
08 Real Stories

What importers say about us.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Rayex caught a defect during inspection that I would've missed completely. They saved my entire quarter — and my reputation with my retailers."
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Adaeze O.Electronics · Onitsha
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Finally — a way to pay my supplier without dealing with weeks of Form M wahala. Smooth and fast every single time."
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Musa I.Textiles · Kano
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Best decision I made was using Rayex instead of trying to navigate Guangzhou myself. Real team, real factory visits, real photos."
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Olamide K.Fashion · Lagos
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"I import generators in containers. Rayex handled supplier negotiation, factory inspection, and shipping. Came in 12% under my projected cost."
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Chidi N.Industrial · Aba
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Rayex caught a defect during inspection that I would've missed completely. They saved my entire quarter — and my reputation with my retailers."
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Adaeze O.Electronics · Onitsha
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Finally — a way to pay my supplier without dealing with weeks of Form M wahala. Smooth and fast every single time."
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Musa I.Textiles · Kano
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Best decision I made was using Rayex instead of trying to navigate Guangzhou myself."
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Olamide K.Fashion · Lagos
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Came in 12% under my projected cost. The kind of partner you tell your business friends about."
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Chidi N.Industrial · Aba
09 Latest from Rayex

From our blog
& the press.

View All Articles
Mini Importation
14 · 05
The complete guide to importing your first container from China to Lagos
5 min read
Sourcing
08 · 05
5 red flags every Nigerian importer should watch for on 1688
4 min read
Logistics
02 · 05
FCL vs LCL: which container option saves you the most money?
6 min read
10 FAQ

Frequently
asked questions.

We figured you might have questions before working with us. Here are the most common ones.

Is there a minimum order requirement?+
None. You can source as little as 1 piece or scale to 10,000+ units, depending on what your business needs at any stage. Smaller orders go through LCL consolidation; larger orders ship in full containers.
Can I trust Rayex's procurement agents?+
Every Rayex procurement agent is carefully vetted, trained, and based in either Lagos or Guangzhou — not freelancers we've never met. They source quality products, negotiate with suppliers, and represent your best interests. You get informed guidance backed by real experience, not random recommendations.
How does supplier payment work?+
We coordinate payment directly to your Chinese supplier in RMB — Alipay, WeChat Pay, or Chinese bank account, depending on what they accept. Payments are tied to shipment milestones, fully documented, and aligned with our published AML/CFT and KYC procedures. You settle with Rayex in Naira on agreed terms.
What if the goods arrive damaged or wrong?+
This is exactly why we do pre-shipment inspections. Issues are caught at the factory — not at the port. If something does slip through, we handle the supplier dispute on your behalf, since the relationship is held through Rayex.
How long does the full import take?+
Typical timeline is 30–45 days from sourcing request to warehouse delivery in Lagos. Air freight cuts this to 7–14 days for urgent orders. Sea freight is the default for cost efficiency.
Which Chinese platforms do you work with?+
1688, Taobao, Pinduoduo, Alibaba, and direct factory relationships through our Guangzhou office. You can also send us specific supplier links and we'll handle the rest.
Where are you based?+
Two offices: Lagos (Nigeria) and Guangzhou (China). On-the-ground teams in both cities, so when you have a question at 3am Lagos time, someone in Guangzhou is awake to handle it.
11 Start Here

Let's move
your next shipment.

Whether you're sourcing your first container or your fiftieth — Rayex handles the China side so you can focus on the Nigeria side.

WhatsApp
+86 132 1905 4773
Email
hello@rayex.co
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