Amino alcohol imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $175.8 million of amino alcohol in 2024 (150.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $175.8M | 150.5K t |
| 2023 | $169.3M | 111.8K t |
| 2022 | $219.6M | 136.8K t |
| 2021 | $132.1M | 87.6K t |
| 2020 | $104.6M | 82.3K t |
| 2019 | $106.6M | 82.0K t |
| 2018 | $98.9M | 68.7K t |
| 2017 | $79.3M | 61.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports amino alcohol from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $113.2M | 64% |
| Hong Kong | $21.3M | 12% |
| Brazil | $18.6M | 11% |
| India | $8.7M | 5% |
| Mongolia | $2.8M | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $2.3M | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $2.1M | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| France | $874K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2922
| 2922.42 | Glutamic acid | 85% |
| 2922.29 | Amino-naphthols and amino-phenols | 3.8% |
| 2922.41 | Lysine | 3.4% |
| 2922.50 | Amino-alcohol-phenols and amino-acid-phenols | 2.2% |
| 2922.39 | Amino-aldehydes and amino-ketones | 1.5% |
| 2922.17 | Alkyldiethanoleamines | 1.4% |
| 2922.49 | Amino acids (other) | 1.1% |
| 2922.19 | Amino alcohols (other) | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2922.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 53% below the world average of $2.47, 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 amino alcohol imports (HS 2922): 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 2922: Oxygen-function amino-compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of amino alcohol imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported amino alcohol worth $175.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 150.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply amino alcohol to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($113.2 million), followed by Hong Kong (12%) and Brazil (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average import price of amino alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $2.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of amino alcohol to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.3 million in 2017 to $175.8 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2022 at $219.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $135.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for amino alcohol?
The HS code for amino alcohol is heading 2922. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2922.42 (85% of the value) and 2922.29 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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