Hibiscus Flower Product and Profitability Profile

Description: Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) belongs to the family Malvacea. It is an annual herb cultivated for its leaves, stem, seed and calyces. The crop is native to India but was introduced to other parts of the world such as Central America, West Indies and Africa. It is best grown in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Hibiscus is popularly called Zobo in Nigeria. The Nigerian hibiscus punch is made from an infusion of dried hibiscus calyxes which form at the base of flowers as they mature, this red calyxes are frequently used as a natural food colouring also make a delicious herbal punch which can be taken hot or cold.

China and Thailand are the largest producers and control much of the world supply. Thailand invested heavily in roselle production and their product is of superior quality, whereas China's product, with less stringent quality control practices, is less reliable and reputable. The world's best roselle comes from the Sudan, but the quantity is low and poor processing hampers quality.

Harvest: Hibiscus sabdariffa is harvested from late December onwards. The harvest is timed according to the ripeness of the seed. The fleshy calyces are harvested after the flower has dropped but before the seedpod has dried and opened. The more time the capsule remains on the plant after the seeds begin to ripen, the more susceptible the calyx is to sores, sun cracking, and general deterioration in quality.

Locations: Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) is widely grown in the tropics and its cultivation in Nigeria is highly concentrated in the North Eastern and Middle- belt regions of the country

Specifications

Features	Percentage
Moisture	5%
Total Ash	10% max
Acid Insoluble Ash	1.50% max
Broken Sticks	5% max
Foreign matter	2% max
Salmonella	Negative

Uses: Hibiscus is used in numerous products there including herbal teas, herbal medicines, syrups and food coloring. It’s also used in ready to serve beverages made by Knudson, Whole Foods and other food and beverage manufacturers.

Export market: Germany and the United States are the main countries importing Hibiscus. The biggest German buyer (as well as for the whole of Europe and the world) is Martin Bauer, one of the oldest and largest companies in the herb industry. Main importers in the United States are Celestial Seasonings and Lipton, both tea companies

Export Price: In general the FOB prices range from USD1,200-3,600 /MT depending on quality, time of year, and amount purchased. Quality is a function of taste and color primarily, followed by cleanliness and other factors. The best quality is dark red in color with a sour-fruity taste.

Local price: The local market price of hibiscus per MT ranges from NGN140,000.00 to NGN160,00.00 to deliver it to Lagos during the season. It may be as high as NGN180,000 when the season is over.

Job Offer: Solid Minerals Research Manager

Job Title:  Solid Minerals Research Manager

Main Responsibilities: 

• Research and development of the Nigerian Solid Minerals.
  
• Travelling to different parts of the country to identify locations of Solid Minerals
  
• Sourcing and Registering Solid Minerals miners that will be working with 3T Impex
  
• Manages the Solid Minerals product sourcing service of 3T Impex
  
• Liaise with Nigeria Mining Corporations on research and development of Solid Minerals
• Seminar Presentations on exportable Solid Minerals
• Procurement of Solid Minerals processing chemicals and machines for 3T Impex's clients
  
• Provide solutions to the challenges of exporting Solid Minerals
• Keeping the company abreast of any new development in the Mining industry 

Core Competencies:

Knowledge:

• Sound knowledge of quality specifications of Solid Minerals
• Knowledge of locations and sources of good quality Solid Minerals in different parts of the country
  
• Vast in all the basics profiles of all the Solid Minerals found in Nigeria
  
• Good understanding of the processes involved in mining Solid Minerals products
  
• Good knowledge of lab test analysis to ascertain the quality of Solid Minerals
• Basic understanding of how to preserve Solid Minerals for a fairly long time
  
• Good working relationship and knowledge of the mandates of Solid Minerals development agencies
  

Skills:

• Ability to work with all levels of the organisation.
  
• Excellent team player.
• Open personality with energy and drive.
• Motivated to succeed.
• Ability to be flexible and work to deadlines.
• Ability to follow procedures.
• Maintain accurate records.

Personal:

Being Proactive – Strives to stay ahead by anticipating rather than reacting; ensures that ones actions are always carefully considered.

Resilience – Have confidence in your ability to achieve ambitious goals and celebrates success; never allows oneself to become arrogant. Possess the ability to cope with rejection.

Problem Solving Style – Identifies, clarifies/defines and works through challenges towards a defined outcome.

Acting with Integrity – Lives the 3T Impex's business model based on trust and integrity as perceived by our stakeholders, especially our clients.

Personal Accountability – Takes full responsibility for ones actions and the impact that you have on others; self driven with a desire to continually grow and improve on your performance. Shows a high degree of self-motivation and ambition.

Experience Required:

At least one year of experinence Agric products related environment.

Qualifications:

• BSc Geology, Geophysics or any Geosciences
  
• Fluent in English language.
  
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).

Interested candidates should  forward their applications and CV to the 3timpex@gmail.com

Job Offer: Agric Commodity Research Manager

Job Title:  Agric Commodity Research Manager

Main Responsibilities: 

• Research and development of exportable Agricultural Product.
  
• Travelling to different parts of the country to identify locations of Agricultural Product.
• Sourcing and Registering commodity merchants and LBA to work with 3T Impex
  
• Manages the Agric products sourcing service of 3T Impex
  
• Liaise with IITA on research and development of Agricultural Products
  
• Seminar Presentations on exportable Agricultural Products
• Procurement of Agric processing machines for 3T Impex's clients
  
• Provide solutions to the challenges of exporting perishable Agric Products 
• Keeping the company abreast of any new development in the Agricultural sector
  

Core Competencies:

Knowledge:

• Sound knowledge of quality specifications of Agricultural Products
• Knowledge of locations and sources of good quality Agricultural products in different parts of the country
  
• Vast in all the basics profiles of all the Agricultural products cultivated in Nigeria
  
• Good understanding of packaging Agric products for long distance travels
  
• Good knowledge of lab test analysis to ascertain the quality of Agric commodities
  
• Basic understanding of how to preserve Agric product for about 6-12 months
  
• Good working relationship and knowledge of the mandates of Agric development agencies
  

Skills:

• Ability to work with all levels of the organisation.
  
• Excellent team player.
• Open personality with energy and drive.
• Motivated to succeed.
• Ability to be flexible and work to deadlines.
• Ability to follow procedures.
• Maintain accurate records.

Personal:

Being Proactive – Strives to stay ahead by anticipating rather than reacting; ensures that ones actions are always carefully considered.

Resilience – Have confidence in your ability to achieve ambitious goals and celebrates success; never allows oneself to become arrogant. Possess the ability to cope with rejection.

Problem Solving Style – Identifies, clarifies/defines and works through challenges towards a defined outcome.

Acting with Integrity – Lives the 3T Impex's business model based on trust and integrity as perceived by our stakeholders, especially our clients.

Personal Accountability – Takes full responsibility for ones actions and the impact that you have on others; self driven with a desire to continually grow and improve on your performance. Shows a high degree of self-motivation and ambition.

Experience Required:

At least one year of experinence Agric products related environment.

Qualifications:

• BSc Agricultural Science, Agric Economics and Extension
  
• Fluent in English language.
  
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).

Interested candidates should  forward their applications and CV to the 3timpex@gmail.com

EXPORT MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME

Who is this programme meant for?

• Those that are looking for PLAN B to secure their future
• Those that are tired of the RAT RACE in the work place
• Those that want to start their OWN BUSINESSES immediately or later on
• Those that are looking for a PROFITABLE and LEGAL business to do
• Those that want to start a business while still on their present JOB
• Those that want to be either of the following degrees of exporters
•      An Arm Chair Exporter
•      Part-Time Exporter 
•      Full-Time Exporter

Mentorship Curriculum

• Introduction to the Export Business
• The Basics Of Export Planning
• Export Contract Sourcing Strategies
• Product Sourcing Options
• Product Review for Five Commodities
• Business Opportunities in Export Value Chain
• The Fundamentals of Shipment Costing and ROI Calculation
• International Payment Methods in summary
• Understanding Export Risks and Mitigants
• Overcoming the Challenges of Export Logistics
• Processing Pre & Post Export Documentations
• Securing Pre & Post Export Financing from Banks
• A guided test shipment

Extras

• Online FREE access to daily local commodity prices for at least five products
• Online FREE access to Local Commodity Suppliers
• Free access to Bi-Monthly Export Newsletters on new Export Opportunities
• Preferential treatment in allotment of available export contracts

For more information please:

Call: +234 1 8131517,  +234 803 6522 946

Email: 3timpex@gmail.com

Visit our office at: 60 Ogunlana drive, Surulere Lagos

THE NIGERIAN 34 SOLID MINERALS AT A GLANCE

THE NIGERIAN 34 SOLID MINERALS AT A GLANCE

Procedure for obtaining a Mining Licence in Nigeria

A grant of a Mining Licence to a prospective company is subject to proof of economic reserve of the mineral commodity for which a concession is sought. The process involves the company first applying to the Honourable Minister for Certificate of Entry into Mining Industry. The requirements for this include submission of the company’s Certificate of Registration, evidence of technical competence and of financial capability.


The next step is for the company to apply and obtain a prospecting right (PR) to enable it carry out general and scientific prospecting for the categories of minerals within the prospecting right. If properly conducted, work on this right will guide the company towards zeroing into a particular mineral within a specific land area.


The company will then put up application for an exclusive prospecting licence (EPL) in the State Mines Office where the mineral is located. This is an exploration licence for a particular mineral(s) over a particular land area which, by law, should not exceed 22 square kilometers. Once granted, the area is held exclusively to the company which will now confidently invest in mineral exploration work on the area without hindrance. This licence is renewable every one or two years depending on the nature of the terrain.


It is only after the company has satisfied itself of the availability of the mineral in commercial quantity on the EPL that it will apply for grant of a Mining Licence over the whole or part of the area covered by the EPL.


In the course of all these processes, the law insists that the company employs the services of a “technically competent person” in carrying out the prospecting under the PR, the exploration within the EPL and finally the extraction of the mineral within the mining licence area. This is necessary and to the advantage of the mining company if it is to reduce investment risks and reaps the maximum benefit from the investment.

Exportable Solid Minerals From Nigera

Talc
Over 40 million tonnes deposits of talc have been identified in Niger, Osun, Kogi, Ogun and Kaduna states. The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC)’s 3,000 tonnes per annum catalytic plant is the only talc plant in the country. The talc industry represents one of the most versatile sectors of the industrial minerals of the world. The exploitation of the vast deposits would therefore satisfy local demand and that for export.

Gypsum
Gypsum is an important input for the production of cement. It is also used for the production of Plaster of Paris (P.O.P) and classroom chalks. A strategy for large-scale mining of gypsum used in the cement industries is urgently required to sustain the existing plants and meet the future expansion. Currently, cement production is put at 8 million tonnes per annum while the national requirement is 9.6 million tonnes. About one billion tonnes of gypsum deposits are spread over many states in Nigeria.

   

Iron Ore
There are over 3 billion metric tonnes of iron ore in deposits found in Kogi, Enugu and Niger States as well as the Federal Capital Territory. Iron Ore is being mined at Itakpe in Kogi State and is already being beneficiated, up to 67 per cent of iron. The Aladja and Ajaokuta Steel complexes are ready for consumers of billets and other iron products for down-stream industries.

Lead/Zinc
An estimated 10 million tonnes of lead/zinc veins are spread over eight states of Nigeria. Proven reserves in three prospects in the east-central area are 5 million tonnes. Joint venture partners are encouraged to develop and exploit the various lead/zinc deposits all over the country.

Bentonite and Baryte
These are the main constituents of the mud used in the drilling of all types of oil wells. The Nigerian baryte has specific gravity of about 4.3. Over 7.5 million tonnes of baryte have been identified in Taraba and Bauchi States. Large bentonite reserves of 700 million tonnes are available in many states of the federation ready for massive development and exploitation.

Gold
There are proven reserves of both alluvial and primary gold in the schist belt of Nigeria located in the south-western part of the country. The deposits are mainly alluvial and are currently being exploited on a small scale. Private investors are invited to stake concessions on these primary deposits.