Alcohol imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alcohol by Nigeria reached $61.8 million in 2024 (57.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $120.4 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 | $61.8M | 57.3K t |
| 2023 | $60.2M | 55.2K t |
| 2022 | $120.4M | 72.3K t |
| 2021 | $40.8M | 47.9K t |
| 2020 | $23.3M | 34.6K t |
| 2019 | $26.2M | 40.4K t |
| 2018 | $26.8M | 37.1K t |
| 2017 | $22.9M | 34.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports alcohol from
Most of the value came from Equatorial Guinea (23%), South Africa (17%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Equatorial Guinea | $14.3M | 23% |
| South Africa | $10.6M | 17% |
| India | $9.3M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $8.1M | 13% |
| China | $6.8M | 11% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $1.0M | 1.7% |
| Qatar | $1.0M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 2905
| 2905.11 | Methanol | 45% |
| 2905.12 | Propanol | 20% |
| 2905.44 | Pure sorbitol | 14% |
| 2905.45 | Glycerol (HS 2905.45) | 4.6% |
| 2905.13 | Butanol | 3.9% |
| 2905.17 | Higher fatty alcohols | 3.7% |
| 2905.32 | Propylene glycol | 3.1% |
| 2905.31 | Ethylene glycol | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 93% above the world average of $0.56. 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 alcohol imports (HS 2905): 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 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of alcohol imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported alcohol worth $61.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply alcohol to Nigeria?
Equatorial Guinea was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by South Africa (17%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 93% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alcohol to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.9 million in 2017 to $61.8 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. The peak was 2022 at $120.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for alcohol?
The HS code for alcohol is heading 2905. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2905.11 (45% of the value) and 2905.12 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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