Animal waste and byproducts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of animal waste and byproducts by Nigeria reached $6.3 million in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $6.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $574K | 633 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 2.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports animal waste and byproducts from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $3.6M | 57% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 29% |
| Spain | $257K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $106K | 1.7% |
| Iceland | $101K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $93K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $80K | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $66K | 1.1% |
| France | $53K | 0.8% |
| Brazil | $52K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 0511
| 0511.99 | Animal byproducts (other) | 99% |
| 0511.10 | Cattle semen | 1.1% |
| 0511.91 | Dead fish and shellfish | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.08, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria animal waste and byproducts imports (HS 0511): 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 0511: Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption.
Common questions
What is the value of animal waste and byproducts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported animal waste and byproducts worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal waste and byproducts to Nigeria?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Germany (29%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal waste and byproducts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of animal waste and byproducts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 223%. The peak was 2023 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal waste and byproducts?
The HS code for animal waste and byproducts is heading 0511. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0511.99 (99% of the value) and 0511.10 (1%).
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