Temu officially launched in Nigeria in November 2024. So, people are expecting a lot from the e-commerce company in the country. In our previous blog posts, we explained hack to shopping on Temu in Nigeria and how to sell your own products on Temu.
You can explore those articles to know more about how Temu works in Nigeria. But in this article, we are going to answer many questions people are asking regarding the existence of the Chinese-owned e-commerce platform in Nigeria.
At the end of this article, if you get value please share to your social media platforms and drop a comment in the comments section below. Let’s dive straight into the primary reason of this article.
What is Temu Nigeria?
Temu is another e-commerce company like Jumia, Jiji and Kongo in Nigeria. The company was established in 2022 in the United States but entered Nigeria in November 2024. Temu is owned and managed by a Chinese company known as Pinduoduo (PDD) Holdings.
Temu’s move into Nigeria is no coincidence. With over 200 million people, it has Africa’s largest population, offering a huge base of potential customers. This population is not only large but also young and growing more tech-savvy who explore the potential of e-commerce industry for their good.
Temu’s low-cost products pricing and aggressive marketing positions it to disrupt the e-commerce market and potentially attract a substantial user base—making it a big competitor to existing platforms like Jumia in no time.
I believe this content here addresses the question “is Temu available in Nigeria?” Of course, Temu is available in Nigeria and also dominate the e-commerce space of the country. With official entry in November 2024, Temu has won thr most downloaded app on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in Nigeria—surpassing OPay.
Is Temu Legit in Nigeria?
Yes, Temu is a legitimate e-commerce platform in Nigeria. Although, there’s no official approval from the Nigerian government yet but people are giving testimony of their products. For example, African most popular forum, Nairalander, expressed how he received his ordered products in Nigeria.
TEMU is real. GIG LOGISTICS handles their delivery in Nigeria. I recieved Temu package from them on Tuesday. You may visit any nearest GIG LOGISTICS OFFICE for further enquiry.
Glolomoh on Nairaland
So, for people asking if Temu delivers to Nigeria, I hope this answers your question? Although, Temu's delivery into Nigeria may take longer than expected because the company is still using delivery services like FedEx and DHL to ship into the country.
In other words, it can take up to 90 days to get your ordered products from Temu delivered to your address. However, make sure you're tracking your products on the Temu app to know its whereabout. In a nutshell, Temu is a safe platform to shop online in Nigeria.
Does Temu Delivers to Nigeria?
Yes, Temu delivers to Nigeria but not through direct shipping. Temu currently ship to Nigeria through a third-party delivery company that can deliver the items from Temu to user’s Nigeria address.
Delivery companies like Geegpay—an online payment gateway that offers a 15% discount on shipping from the US and UK to Nigeria, Heroshe—a delivery company that can help ship items from Temu to Nigeria and FlyMyMall—a service that can help ship items from Temu to Nigeria are some of the few companies Temu and shoppers can use to get items delivered to Nigeria.
Where is Temu Located in Nigeria?
Currently, Temu does not have physical offices or stores or warehouses in Nigeria. The company ships directly from its stores in the United States and China to Nigeria using third-party delivery companies.
Who owns Temu?
Temu is owned by a Chinese company called Pinduoduo (PDD) Holdings. PDD Holdings has two subsidiaries; Pinduoduo Inc and Temu. Pinduoduo Inc. is a Chinese online retailer with a focus on the traditional agriculture industry. The business is the largest product of PDD Holdings, which also owns the online marketplace Temu.
PDD Holdings is founded by former Google employee Colin Huang which left Google to its own reputable company that focuses on offering low-cost products shipped directly from manufacturers. Shipping directly manufacturing companies helps to reduce costs because it eliminates the needs for a middlemen or intermediary companies. This is why Temu is so cheap.
