Amphoteric surfactant imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported amphoteric surfactant worth $2.9 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 106% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 976 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $987K | 655 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 822 t |
| 2018 | $722K | 438 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 1.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports amphoteric surfactant from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), United Kingdom (22%), South Africa (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $938K | 32% |
| United Kingdom | $660K | 22% |
| South Africa | $407K | 14% |
| India | $295K | 10% |
| United States | $242K | 8.2% |
| Egypt | $173K | 5.9% |
| Singapore | $60K | 2.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $47K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $37K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $33K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, 30% above the world average of $1.76. 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.
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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 3402.19: Organic surface-active agents: whether or not put up for retail sale, n.e.c. in heading no. 3402.
Common questions
What is the value of amphoteric surfactant imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported amphoteric surfactant worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 106% on 2023.
Which countries supply amphoteric surfactant to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($938 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (22%) and South Africa (14%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 733% on the year.
What is the average import price of amphoteric surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $1.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of amphoteric surfactant to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2021 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for amphoteric surfactant?
The HS code for amphoteric surfactant is subheading 3402.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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