Active yeast imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of active yeast by Nigeria reached $33.4 million in 2024 (14.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $33.4M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $30.3M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $30.6M | 14.4K t |
| 2020 | $27.8M | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $22.8M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $23.0M | 10.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports active yeast from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.6M | 95% |
| Turkey | $685K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $282K | 0.9% |
| Mexico | $257K | 0.8% |
| France | $186K | 0.6% |
| Mongolia | $102K | 0.3% |
| United States | $91K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $75K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $57K | 0.2% |
| India | $19K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, close to the world average of $2.30.
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 active yeast imports (HS 2102.10): 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 2102.10: Yeasts: active.
Common questions
What is the value of active yeast imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported active yeast worth $33.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply active yeast to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($31.6 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of active yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of active yeast to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.0 million in 2017 to $33.4 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for active yeast?
The HS code for active yeast is subheading 2102.10. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2102 page.
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