Aluminium oxide imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium oxide by Nigeria reached $4.3 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.4 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 | $4.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 2.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports aluminium oxide from
The largest suppliers were Canada (38%), China (29%), India (22%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+580% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.6M | 38% |
| China | $1.2M | 29% |
| India | $947K | 22% |
| Germany | $130K | 3.1% |
| France | $122K | 2.9% |
| United States | $98K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $53K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $14K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2818
| 2818.20 | Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum | 55% |
| 2818.30 | Aluminum hydroxide | 42% |
| 2818.10 | Aluminum oxide (corundum) | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2818.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 44% above the world average of $0.50. 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 aluminium oxide imports (HS 2818): 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 2818: Aluminium oxide (including artificial corundum); aluminium hydroxide.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium oxide imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported aluminium oxide worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium oxide to Nigeria?
Canada was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (29%) and India (22%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 580% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $0.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium oxide to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2021 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium oxide?
The HS code for aluminium oxide is heading 2818. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2818.20 (55% of the value) and 2818.30 (42%).
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