Activated mineral imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of activated mineral by Nigeria reached $2.3 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 4.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports activated mineral from
The largest suppliers were India (35%), United States (18%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+321% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $808K | 35% |
| United States | $419K | 18% |
| China | $404K | 17% |
| Spain | $171K | 7.4% |
| Malaysia | $169K | 7.3% |
| France | $151K | 6.5% |
| Egypt | $100K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $52K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 31% above the world average of $0.36. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria activated mineral imports (HS 3802.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3802.90: Chemical products: activated natural mineral products, animal black, including spent animal black.
Common questions
What is the value of activated mineral imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported activated mineral worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply activated mineral to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($808 thousand), followed by the United States (18%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 321% on the year.
What is the average import price of activated mineral per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $0.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of activated mineral to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for activated mineral?
The HS code for activated mineral is subheading 3802.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3802 page.
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