Anionic surfactant imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $15.7 million of anionic surfactant in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $37.7 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 | $15.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $22.8M | 13.6K t |
| 2022 | $32.3M | 18.4K t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 14.6K t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $37.7M | 32.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports anionic surfactant from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (37%), China (31%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $5.8M | 37% |
| China | $4.8M | 31% |
| India | $2.7M | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $594K | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $589K | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $357K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $217K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $170K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $81K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $69K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
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 anionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.11): 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 3402.11: Organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of anionic surfactant imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported anionic surfactant worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply anionic surfactant to Nigeria?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by China (31%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of anionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of anionic surfactant to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.7 million in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2017 at $37.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for anionic surfactant?
The HS code for anionic surfactant is subheading 3402.11. 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.
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