Aromatic hydrocarbons (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aromatic hydrocarbons (other) by Nigeria reached $3.5 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.3 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 | $3.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $410K | 332 t |
| 2020 | $591K | 501 t |
| 2019 | $701K | 592 t |
| 2018 | $502K | 421 t |
| 2017 | $248K | 216 t |
Where Nigeria imports aromatic hydrocarbons (other) from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Spain (39%), South Korea (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 47% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 39% |
| South Korea | $348K | 9.9% |
| India | $88K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.3% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, 49% below the world average of $2.35, 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 hydrocarbons (other) imports (HS 2902.90): 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 2902.90: Cyclic hydrocarbons: n.e.c. in heading no. 2902.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic hydrocarbons (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported aromatic hydrocarbons (other) worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 151 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic hydrocarbons (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Spain (39%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic hydrocarbons (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $2.35 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 hydrocarbons (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $248 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic hydrocarbons (other)?
The HS code for aromatic hydrocarbons (other) is subheading 2902.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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