Electrical cables and wires
Low-voltage power cables shipped in June 2023 with the other equipment. Other cross-sections and building cables available.
Electrical cables Power and control cables
MARKETS · NIGER
Importing into Niger from Tunisia: transit ports, corridors and documents
Niger has no sea access: goods from Tunisia arrive at a transit port, then continue to Niamey by road. Since July 2023, the direct Malanville–Gaya crossing between Benin and Niger has been closed; goods travel notably through the port of Lomé, in Togo, then via Burkina Faso, or through Cotonou, in Benin, with a detour via Nigeria.
MWB TRADING has already shipped to Niger: in June 2023, cables, lighting, wiring devices, pressure-boosting equipment and lightning and fire protection products left Radès (Tunis) for Cotonou, in transit to Niamey; we had also shipped by air from Tunis-Carthage in 2022. A public report shows the 2023 loading.
- Lomé
- transit port in Togo, then by road to Niamey via Burkina Faso
- Cotonou
- transit port in Benin; since July 2023, with the Benin–Niger border closed, the road runs through Nigeria
- 2 BESC
- Niger’s note and that of the transit country, Benin or Togo
- Radès · Sfax
- MWB TRADING’s departure ports in Tunisia; our shipment for Niger left from Radès
- June 2023
- MWB TRADING shipment from Radès to Cotonou, in transit to Niamey
- Air
- MWB TRADING shipment from Tunis-Carthage airport to Niger in 2022
Sources: Ecofin (18 May 2026), ISS (30 April 2026) and Sorva (27 September 2026) for the corridors; MSC (23 October 2026) and Maersk for cargo tracking notes; our shipping documents from 2022 and 2023. Border conditions change: to be confirmed with your freight forwarder before each shipment.
PRODUCT RANGES
The ranges we have shipped to Niger
These ranges were in our June 2023 load for Niamey; the other references in each range are available. The catalogue pages detail them.
Lighting and LED
Industrial luminaires shipped in June 2023. LED and street lighting available.
Lighting and luminairesElectrical wiring devices
Sockets, switches, weatherproof boxes and wall racks shipped in June 2023.
Electrical wiring devicesLV switchboards and protection
Lightning conductors and fitting accessories shipped in June 2023. Boards, surge protection and earthing available.
Surge and lightning protection Earthing and bondingPumps and site equipment
Booster pumps and water tanks shipped in June 2023. Generator sets available.
Water pumps and motor pumps Generator setsALSO AVAILABLE
Ranges we also offer for Niger
These ranges are also available from Tunisia, routed through a transit port and then by road to Niamey.
Transformers, substations and MV switchgear
Distribution transformers, prefabricated substations and medium-voltage switchgear for networks and industrial sites. Attach the specifications to your enquiry.
Transformers and network equipment MV/LV distribution transformers Prefabricated MV/LV substationsPVC, PPR and HDPE pipes and fittings
Pipes and fittings for water supply, drainage and building plumbing, by full container or groupage.
PVC pipes and fittings PPR pipes and fittings HDPE pipes and fittingsPlasters
Bagged plaster, including spray plaster and casting plaster, shipped in 20-foot containers.
Plaster and casting fibres MEDGYP plasterOUR SHIPMENTS
Our load for Niamey
The public report shows the June 2023 load: cables, lighting, booster equipment, hydraulic accessories and lightning and fire protection products.
Cables & technical equipment
Cables, lighting, pressure boosting and protection equipment for Niamey: shipped from Tunis via Cotonou in June 2023.
View the reportLOGISTICS AND DOCUMENTS
Shipping to Niger
Ports and routes
Our June 2023 shipment left Radès (Tunis) for Cotonou, in transit to Niamey. Since July 2023, the Malanville–Gaya crossing has been closed; in February 2026, the Kamba corridor in Nigeria reopened for goods discharged at Cotonou. The port of Lomé is the other route, by road via Burkina Faso. At the end of September 2026, no reopening date for the Benin–Niger border had been confirmed.
Import documents
Niger requires its own electronic cargo tracking note (BESC), in addition to that of the transit country: two notes are therefore needed. Via Lomé, the bill of lading must state “Cargo in transit to Niger”. The commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin complete the file.
Inspection and conformity
In 2015, Niger introduced a conformity verification programme for regulated products, with a certificate of conformity required for customs clearance. Its current application and the list of products covered should be confirmed with your freight forwarder before shipment.
What to specify
The list of equipment with references and quantities, cable cross-sections and lengths, luminaire and pump ratings, the preferred transit port, the destination city and the unloading location.
Availability, transport, lead times and documents are confirmed in each offer.
YOUR ENQUIRY FOR NIGER
Let’s prepare your next shipment for Niger.
State your products, quantities, destination city and, if already chosen, the transit port. Niger is already selected; you can change it.
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Your questions about importing into Niger
Which port do goods for Niger go through?
A transit port, then the road. Our 2023 shipment went through Cotonou; since the Benin–Niger border closed, the road from Cotonou makes a detour through Nigeria. Lomé, in Togo, is the other route, via Burkina Faso. The choice is made with your freight forwarder.
How many cargo tracking notes are needed?
Two: Niger’s BESC and that of the transit country, Benin or Togo. Our 2023 shipment was covered by Niger’s BESC, with the transit notation on the bill of lading.
Can you combine several kinds of equipment in one container?
Yes. The June 2023 load combined cables, luminaires, wiring devices, pressure-boosting equipment and lightning and fire protection products.
Do you also ship by air?
Yes, for small volumes: we shipped by air from Tunis-Carthage airport in 2022.
Is a certificate of conformity required?
Niger introduced a certificate of conformity for regulated products in 2015, required for customs clearance. Check with your freight forwarder whether your products are covered: we attach the technical data sheets to our offer.
