Azo compound imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported azo compound worth $5.7 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 2.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports azo compound from
Indonesia alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.9M | 51% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 23% |
| China | $1.0M | 18% |
| India | $273K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $84K | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $69K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $28K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.72 per kg, 35% below the world average of $4.18, 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 azo compound imports (HS 2927): 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 2927: Diazo-, azo- or azoxy-compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of azo compound imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported azo compound worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply azo compound to Nigeria?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Thailand (23%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of azo compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.72 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $4.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of azo compound to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2023 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for azo compound?
The HS code for azo compound is heading 2927. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2927.00. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2927 page.
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