Importing luxury furniture into Africa: lead times, customs, budget

Sea or air freight?

Sea freight remains the answer for bulky furniture: a fraction of the air cost, with a 4 to 8 week transit depending on the destination port.

Air freight is reserved for light, urgent pieces — lighting, decoration, accessories — arriving within days.

Consolidation changes everything

Shipping a single sofa costs proportionally far more than shipping a complete living room. Grouping furniture, lighting and decoration into one shipment sharply reduces the cost per item.

That is why we recommend approving a complete project rather than buying month by month.

Customs and documents

Every country applies its own import duties and taxes. We prepare the commercial invoice, packing list and required certificates, and handle formalities through to delivery.

The quotation you receive includes freight, customs and delivery: nothing extra is due on arrival.

Protecting pieces in transit

Reinforced crating, protected corners, moisture film and bracing: sea packaging has nothing to do with a standard delivery box. Every piece is inspected and photographed before shipping.

Planning your project

For a fixed date — hotel opening, moving in, a reception — allow three months of margin. We build a reverse schedule with you as soon as the quotation is approved.