Alkaloid imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported alkaloid worth $5.1 million (164 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.8 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 | $5.1M | 165 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 236 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 205 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 141 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 164 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 150 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 127 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 149 t |
Where Nigeria imports alkaloid from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.9M | 57% |
| Ireland | $759K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $606K | 12% |
| Germany | $382K | 7.4% |
| China | $339K | 6.6% |
| Hong Kong | $52K | 1% |
| Slovenia | $19K | 0.4% |
| Slovakia | $14K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2939
| 2939.20 | Cinchona alkaloids | 47% |
| 2939.30 | Caffeine | 31% |
| 2939.42 | Pseudoephedrine | 5.8% |
| 2939.41 | Alkaloids: ephedrine and its salts | 4.6% |
| 2939.59 | Theophylline and aminophylline | 2.2% |
| 2939.19 | Opium alkaloids (other) | 2.1% |
| 2939.62 | Alkaloids: of rye ergot and their derivatives, ergotamine (INN) and its salts | 1.9% |
| 2939.69 | Ergot alkaloids | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2939.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.26 per kg, 32% below the world average of $45.72, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria alkaloid imports (HS 2939): 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 2939: Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of alkaloid imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported alkaloid worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 164 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaloid to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Ireland (15%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkaloid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.26 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $45.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alkaloid to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaloid?
The HS code for alkaloid is heading 2939. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2939.20 (46% of the value) and 2939.30 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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