Asphalt and bitumen imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $5.8 million of asphalt and bitumen in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.3 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 | $5.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 3.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports asphalt and bitumen from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $4.6M | 78% |
| China | $319K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $284K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $179K | 3.1% |
| Bahrain | $141K | 2.4% |
| United States | $118K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $63K | 1.1% |
| France | $41K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $28K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $24K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 6807
| 6807.10 | Bitumen roofing sheets | 95% |
| 6807.90 | Bitumen products | 4.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6807.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, close to the world average of $0.80.
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 asphalt and bitumen imports (HS 6807): 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 6807: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch).
Common questions
What is the value of asphalt and bitumen imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported asphalt and bitumen worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply asphalt and bitumen to Nigeria?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (5%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of asphalt and bitumen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of asphalt and bitumen to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 235%. The peak was 2023 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for asphalt and bitumen?
The HS code for asphalt and bitumen is heading 6807. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6807.10 (95% of the value) and 6807.90 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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