Animal feed imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $45.4 million of animal feed in 2024 (30.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $69.6 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 | $45.4M | 30.5K t |
| 2023 | $52.7M | 34.2K t |
| 2022 | $69.6M | 53.1K t |
| 2021 | $61.6M | 42.9K t |
| 2020 | $55.8M | 39.8K t |
| 2019 | $42.7M | 33.5K t |
| 2018 | $53.2M | 32.9K t |
| 2017 | $39.4M | 33.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports animal feed from
The largest suppliers were Germany (12%), Greece (11%), Belgium (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 31%. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.5M | 12% |
| Greece | $5.0M | 11% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 7.5% |
| Portugal | $2.5M | 5.6% |
| China | $2.4M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 4.4% |
| Austria | $2.0M | 4.4% |
| India | $1.8M | 3.9% |
| France | $1.8M | 3.9% |
Product types under HS 2309
| 2309.90 | Bulk pet food | 75% |
| 2309.10 | Pet food | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, close to the world average of $1.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Animal feed exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported animal feed worth $1.1 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $656K | 62% |
| Pakistan | $228K | 21% |
| Cameroon | $64K | 6% |
| Madagascar | $61K | 5.7% |
| Niger | $40K | 3.8% |
| Benin | $14K | 1.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $3K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria animal feed imports (HS 2309): 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 2309: Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of animal feed imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported animal feed worth $45.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal feed to Nigeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 12% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Greece (11%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 31%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal feed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of animal feed to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.4 million in 2017 to $45.4 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $69.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export animal feed?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Pakistan and Cameroon. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $44.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal feed?
The HS code for animal feed is heading 2309. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2309.90 (75% of the value) and 2309.10 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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