Alkali metal exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria exported alkali metal worth $3.0 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 72% from 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 457% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $4K | 1 t |
| 2020 | $0K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $0K | 0 t |
Where Nigeria exports alkali metal to
United Kingdom alone took 85% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 85% |
| China | $454K | 15% |
| Niger | $4K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2805
| 2805.19 | Alkali metals (other) | 92% |
| 2805.12 | Calcium metal | 7.5% |
| 2805.40 | Mercury | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2805.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, 88% below the world average of $7.74, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alkali metal imports to Nigeria
Imports of alkali metal by Nigeria reached $1.2 million in 2024 (802 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (46%), Kenya (27%), United States (20%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+537% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $547K | 46% |
| Kenya | $322K | 27% |
| United States | $233K | 20% |
| India | $55K | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $15K | 1.3% |
| Lebanon | $4K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria alkali metal exports (HS 2805): 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 2805: Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury.
Common questions
What is the value of alkali metal exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported alkali metal worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 87 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries buy alkali metal from Nigeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (15%) and Niger (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Niger grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average export price of alkali metal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $7.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of alkali metal from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2018 to $3.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $17.5 million. Over 6 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import alkali metal?
Yes. Nigeria imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Kenya and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkali metal?
The HS code for alkali metal is heading 2805. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2805.19 (92% of the value) and 2805.12 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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