Aromatic hydrocarbons imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aromatic hydrocarbons by Nigeria reached $4.2 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $81.5 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 | $4.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $81.5M | 217.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 15.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports aromatic hydrocarbons from
Most of the value came from China (36%), India (27%), South Korea (22%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 36% |
| India | $1.2M | 28% |
| South Korea | $906K | 22% |
| Egypt | $177K | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $139K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $126K | 3% |
| Singapore | $83K | 2% |
| Sweden | $44K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $20K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, 34% above the world average of $0.88. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2707.50: Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707, of which 65% or more by volume (including losses) distils at 250 degrees Celsius by the ISO 3405 method (equivalent to the ASTM D 86 method).
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic hydrocarbons imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported aromatic hydrocarbons worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic hydrocarbons to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (27%) and South Korea (22%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 13 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of aromatic hydrocarbons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $0.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aromatic hydrocarbons to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2020 at $81.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic hydrocarbons?
The HS code for aromatic hydrocarbons is subheading 2707.50. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2707 page.
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