Food items not allowed into the UK from Nigeria: the 2026 list
Jojo Express team · checked against GOV.UK, 2 Nov 2026 · 6 min read
In short
- Not allowed: meat (suya, ponmo, kilishi), milk, eggs, dried beans.
- Limits: fish and crayfish 20 kg, honey 2 kg. Fresh produce needs a certificate.
- Allowed: garri, elubo, semo, palm oil, spices, sealed snacks.
Why meat and dairy are banned
To keep out animal diseases. Banned items are destroyed at the airport, with no refund.
Why dried beans are banned
Pesticide residues. The UK and EU ban has held since 2015, for any amount.
New in 2026: the EU took egusi off its high-risk list. The UK has not, so ask us before you send it.
The full list
| Item | UK |
|---|---|
| Suya, ponmo, kilishi, corned beefAll meat | No |
| Milk powder, cheese, waraInfant formula: up to 2 kg | No |
| Dried beansBanned since 2015 | No |
| Dried fish, crayfish, stockfishFish in total | 20 kg |
| HoneyPersonal use | 2 kg |
| Garri, elubo, palm oil, spicesSealed and labelled | Yes |
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Sources: GOV.UK "Bringing food into Great Britain" (21 Oct 2026); EU Regulation 2019/1793. Personal parcels only.