How Can I Buy Pineapples Directly From Cotonou Border?
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This thread is a buyer's request where a Nigerian trader seeks to import pineapples from Benin (Cotonou) to avoid high local logistics costs. The discussion evolves into a mix of logistical advice, skepticism about cross-border transport, and a proliferation of sellers offering contact details for bulk purchases.
Pain points:
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Prices:
pineapple: NGN0.0 (Cotonou)pineapple: NGN0.0 (Mile 2 Market, Lagos)
Credibility signals:
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“I want to ask if it is possible for me to buy large pineapples directly from farmers at Cotonou border .I heard their pineapple is more cheaper than buying Nigerian pineapples at mile2 market in Lagos.”
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“To be sincere, I prefer to be buying from Edo state. But the problem is logistics and transportation cost from Edo state to Lagos which will be too expensive compared to Cotonou that is very closer to Lagos or Ogun state.”
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“I am currently in cotonou and I am a large scale farmer. I can help provide pineapple and vegetables like tomatoes if you are interested”
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