Amine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of amine by Nigeria reached $4.7 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.3 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 | $4.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 768 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 274 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 255 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 495 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 481 t |
Where Nigeria imports amine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 61% |
| India | $873K | 18% |
| Belgium | $357K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $160K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $138K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $99K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $71K | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $45K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $36K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $30K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 2921
| 2921.29 | Acyclic polyamines (other) | 19% |
| 2921.22 | Hexamethylenediamine | 16% |
| 2921.19 | Acyclic monoamines (other) | 15% |
| 2921.21 | Ethylenediamine | 13% |
| 2921.51 | Phenylenediamines and diaminotoluenes | 11% |
| 2921.59 | Aromatic polyamines (other) | 9.9% |
| 2921.11 | Methylamines | 6.3% |
| 2921.30 | Cyclic monoamines | 4.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2921.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.37 per kg, close to the world average of $2.89.
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 amine imports (HS 2921): 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 2921: Amine-function compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of amine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported amine worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply amine to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (18%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 19 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of amine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.37 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $2.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of amine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. The peak was 2023 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for amine?
The HS code for amine is heading 2921. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2921.29 (19% of the value) and 2921.22 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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