Aromatic hydrocarbon imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $36.5 million of aromatic hydrocarbon in 2024 (30.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 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 | $36.5M | 30.8K t |
| 2023 | $45.1M | 34.7K t |
| 2022 | $40.2M | 33.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.7M | 17.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 14.1K t |
| 2019 | $17.0M | 18.3K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 11.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports aromatic hydrocarbon from
Most of the value came from India (19%), China (18%), South Korea (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.9M | 19% |
| China | $6.5M | 18% |
| South Korea | $5.5M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $3.3M | 9.1% |
| Singapore | $3.1M | 8.5% |
| United States | $2.9M | 8% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 5.1% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $760K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 2902
| 2902.30 | Pure toluene | 55% |
| 2902.44 | Mixed xylene isomers | 13% |
| 2902.11 | Cyclohexane | 12% |
| 2902.90 | Aromatic hydrocarbons (other) | 9.6% |
| 2902.50 | Styrene | 6.6% |
| 2902.20 | Pure benzene | 2.6% |
| 2902.41 | Ortho-xylene | 1% |
| 2902.42 | Meta-xylene | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.07.
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 hydrocarbon imports (HS 2902): 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 2902: Cyclic hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic hydrocarbon imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported aromatic hydrocarbon worth $36.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic hydrocarbon to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by China (18%) and South Korea (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aromatic hydrocarbon to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $36.5 million in 2024, an increase of 226%. The peak was 2023 at $45.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic hydrocarbon?
The HS code for aromatic hydrocarbon is heading 2902. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2902.30 (55% of the value) and 2902.44 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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