Barytes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.8 million of barytes in 2024 (15.5 thousand tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 128% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.2 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 | $2.8M | 15.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 24.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $539K | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $213K | 760 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $105K | 651 t |
| 2017 | $9K | 17 t |
Where Nigeria imports barytes from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 53% |
| China | $785K | 29% |
| Turkey | $367K | 13% |
| Morocco | $100K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, 38% above the world average of $0.13. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria barytes imports (HS 2511): 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 2511: Natural barium sulphate (barytes); natural barium carbonate, (witherite) whether or not calcined, other than barium oxide of heading no. 2816.
Common questions
What is the value of barytes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported barytes worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 156 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply barytes to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (28%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of barytes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $0.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of barytes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for barytes?
The HS code for barytes is heading 2511. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2511.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2511 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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