Product specification
Spices & Herbs
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Sun-dried and cleaned aromatics from northern Nigeria, sorted for colour, aroma and low foreign matter.
- Hibiscus Flowers
- Ginger
- Turmeric
- Garlic
- Chili Pepper
01 — Overview
Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is one of Nigeria's leading agricultural export commodities, valued globally for its rich colour, natural flavour and health benefits. Nigerian hibiscus is recognised for its deep red calyces, high anthocyanin content and consistent quality, making it suitable for both industrial processing and retail applications.
Major producing states
- Kano
- Jigawa
- Katsina
- Bauchi
- Gombe
- Borno
- Yobe
02 — Available forms
Supplied in whichever form suits your process.
- Whole dried hibiscus flowers
- Machine-cleaned hibiscus
- Hand-picked premium grade
- Tea cut
- Hibiscus powder
- Customised processing on request
03 — Specification
Specifications can be adjusted to buyer requirements where feasible.
| Botanical name | Hibiscus sabdariffa |
|---|---|
| Product type | Dried flower (calyx) |
| Origin | Nigeria |
| Colour | Deep red to dark crimson |
| Moisture content | 12% max |
| Purity | 99% min |
| Foreign matter | 1% max |
| Admixture | 1% max |
| Odour | Natural, characteristic |
| Taste | Slightly tart |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
| Storage | Cool, dry, well-ventilated area |
04 — Packaging
- 25 kg PP bags
- 50 kg PP bags
- Kraft paper bags
- Food-grade poly-lined bags
- Customised packaging
- Private label packaging (on request)
05 — Export information
- Country of origin
- Nigeria
- Harvest season
- Harvest November to February.
- Minimum order
- One 20 ft container. Smaller trial orders may be discussed subject to availability.
- Lead time
- Typically 2–4 weeks after order confirmation, depending on quantity and packaging.
Loading ports
- Apapa Port (Lagos)
- Tin Can Island Port (Lagos)
- Onne Port (Port Harcourt), where applicable
06 — Quality assurance
Every shipment passes the same controls before it loads.
- 01Careful sourcing
- 02Cleaning
- 03Sorting
- 04Grading
- 05Moisture verification
- 06Foreign matter removal
- 07Quality inspection before shipment
- 08Proper export packaging
07 — Applications
- Herbal tea manufacturing
- Beverage production
- Food processing
- Natural food colouring
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Nutraceutical products
- Cosmetic formulations
- Health and wellness products
08 — Export documentation
Provided as applicable to the destination country.
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Certificate of Origin
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Fumigation Certificate
- Inspection Certificate (SGS or Bureau Veritas, on request)
- Bill of Lading
- Other export documents as required by the destination country
09 — Logistics & shipping
Incoterms
- EXW
- FCA
- FOB
- CFR
- CIF
- DAP (subject to agreement)
Shipment options
- Full Container Load (FCL)
- Less than Container Load (LCL), where practical
10 — Documents
Specification sheets, technical data sheets and brochures are available on request.
11 — Why Dakela
- Reliable sourcing network across Nigeria
- Consistent export-quality products
- Flexible packaging solutions
- Buyer-focused quality control
- Competitive pricing
- Timely shipment coordination
- Responsive customer support
- Professional export documentation
12 — Questions
Can you supply customised specifications?
Yes. We meet buyer specifications wherever it is commercially and technically feasible.
Do you provide samples?
Yes. Samples are available on request, subject to product availability and shipping arrangements.
Which countries do you export to?
We serve buyers across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, subject to applicable trade regulations.
What are your payment terms?
Payment terms are agreed during contract negotiation and vary with order size and commercial arrangements.
Can you arrange inspection?
Yes. Independent third-party inspection can be arranged at the buyer's request.
14 — Request a quote
Send your specification and destination port.
Tell us the quantity, packaging and Incoterm you need. We reply with an indicative offer and a proforma invoice within one working day.