Export Certification
Grading, quality testing, and certification of commodities to meet destination country import standards and buyer requirements.
EXPORT-READY COMMODITIES
What Plateau State Can Supply
Plateau State produces a range of agricultural and mineral commodities with strong export potential. PLACOM supports grading, certification, and logistics coordination to ensure these commodities meet international buyer requirements.
Irish Potatoes
Strawberries
Ginger
Sesame Seeds
Soybeans
Groundnuts
Tomatoes
Acha (Fonio)
Cassiterite (Tin)
Columbite
Tantalite
Gemstones
Kaolin & Clay
Granite
Zircon
Wolframite
TRADE FRAMEWORKS
Market Access Through Key Trade Agreements
Continental Framework
AfCFTA — African Continental Free Trade Area
Nigeria is a signatory to AfCFTA, giving PLACOM and its partners preferential access to markets across 54 African nations. PLACOM is positioning Plateau State’s commodities to take advantage of reduced tariffs and regional supply chain integration under this framework.
US Preferential Access
AGOA — African Growth and Opportunity Act
Under AGOA, eligible Nigerian agricultural commodities can enter the United States market duty-free. PLACOM supports export-certification, packaging standards, and documentation to help Plateau State producers access this preferential trade channel.
TARGET MARKETS
Where Plateau Commodities Are Headed
🇬🇭
Ghana
West Africa
🇨🇮
Côte d’Ivoire
West Africa
🇿🇦
South Africa
Southern Africa
🇬🇧
United Kingdom
Europe
🇺🇸
United States
AGOA
🇦🇪
UAE
Middle East
🇨🇳
China
Asia — minerals
🇮🇳
India
Asia — sesame
🌍
AfCFTA
54 nations
HOW PLACOM HELPS
End-to-End Export Facilitation
Trade Documentation
Support with export documentation including phytosanitary certificates, certificates of origin, packing lists, and trade compliance paperwork.
Logistics Coordination
Coordination of transport from Plateau State warehouses to ports, including cold chain logistics for perishable commodities.
International Buyer Connections
Facilitating direct connections between Plateau State producers and verified international buyers, importers, and distribution networks.
Commodity Exchange Access
Connecting exporters to structured trading through the NCX, AFEX, and Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange for price discovery and export contracts.
Trade Finance Support
Working with financial institutions to provide letters of credit, export finance, and commodity-backed lending to support export transactions.
Ready to Export Plateau Commodities?
Whether you’re a producer, aggregator, or international buyer — PLACOM can facilitate your export journey from Plateau State to global markets.