Aromatic carboxylic acids (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) by Nigeria reached $4.9 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 568% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% 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 | $4.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $736K | 179 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 420 t |
| 2021 | $560K | 50 t |
| 2020 | $501K | 48 t |
| 2019 | $82K | 10 t |
| 2018 | $225K | 14 t |
| 2017 | $124K | 18 t |
Where Nigeria imports aromatic carboxylic acids (other) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.7M | 95% |
| China | $217K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.7% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.55 per kg, 62% below the world average of $12.07, 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 aromatic carboxylic acids (other) imports (HS 2916.39): 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 2916.39: Acids: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, other than benzoic acid, its salts and esters, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride, phenylacetic acid and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported aromatic carboxylic acids (other) worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 568% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic carboxylic acids (other) to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (4%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.55 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $12.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $124 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic carboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for aromatic carboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2916.39. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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