Apples and pears imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of apples and pears by Nigeria reached $36.4 million in 2024 (42.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $49.8 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 | $36.4M | 42.7K t |
| 2023 | $39.4M | 50.3K t |
| 2022 | $49.8M | 67.8K t |
| 2021 | $39.6M | 47.7K t |
| 2020 | $35.0M | 44.6K t |
| 2019 | $36.8M | 46.9K t |
| 2018 | $31.5M | 37.4K t |
| 2017 | $31.4M | 39.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports apples and pears from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $35.4M | 97% |
| United Kingdom | $657K | 1.8% |
| China | $86K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $81K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $55K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $54K | 0.2% |
| United States | $32K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $23K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $12K | 0% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0808
| 0808.10 | Apples | 92% |
| 0808.30 | Pears | 7.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 21% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria apples and pears imports (HS 0808): 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 0808: Apples, pears and quinces; fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of apples and pears imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported apples and pears worth $36.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply apples and pears to Nigeria?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($35.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (2%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of apples and pears per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of apples and pears to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.4 million in 2017 to $36.4 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $49.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for apples and pears?
The HS code for apples and pears is heading 0808. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0808.10 (92% of the value) and 0808.30 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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