Why African Stores Abroad Are Your Best Buyers
Over 20 million Africans dey live for US & UK. Most no fit survive without food from home — garri, palm oil, ogbono, stockfish, crayfish, zobo leaves, etc.
Supermarkets no dey carry these items, na African and Caribbean stores dey keep them in stock. Meaning:
👉 If you connect with African stores directly, your produce go dey sell steady.
✅ Steps to Connect with African Stores Abroad
1. Use Online Directories & Google Maps
Search: “African store near me in London” or “African supermarket New York”. You go see their address, phone, and even websites.
📌 Example: “Ades Cash & Carry” in London, “Patricia’s African Market” in New York.
2. Social Media Connections
Most stores get Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Business pages. Farmers fit reach out directly with product catalogues and pictures.
💡 Tip: Make a small export-ready catalogue of your produce (clean packaging, prices, quantity).
3. Link Through Diaspora Associations
Nigerian, Ghanaian, Sierra Leonean associations abroad dey support African businesses. Contact dem for referral to local stores.
4. Export Co-operatives Like Npower Farmers
On your own, na stress. But if you dey inside a co-op, we help:
- Consolidate goods
- Handle NEPC documentation
- Link you to verified buyers abroad
👉 Join here: npowerfarmers.ng/export-support
5. Attend Trade Fairs (Virtual & Physical)
Events like Afro-Caribbean Expo UK or African Food Fest US bring together store owners. Farmers can showcase products or network virtually.
📦 What Stores Want to See Before Buying
- Neat Packaging (resealable bags, bottles, vacuum packs)
- Proper Labelling (product name, origin, expiry date)
- Consistency (steady supply, not once-and-go)
- Competitive Pricing (remember shipping adds cost)
🦃 Bonus Updates
- Foreign Turkey Sales: Still ongoing at npowerfarmers.ng/foreign-turkey-sales
- Dogs for Sale: Healthy local breeds available. Check: npowerfarmers.ng/dogs-for-sale
✨ Moral of the Day
“The real export market no dey for warehouse — e dey inside African stores abroad. Na farmer wey sabi knock the right doors dey see steady dollars & pounds.” 💷💵
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