Beer exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of beer by Nigeria reached $8.7 million in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 15.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 2.7K t |
Where Nigeria exports beer to
One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5.4M | 61% |
| China | $1.2M | 14% |
| United States | $473K | 5.4% |
| Austria | $421K | 4.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $383K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $167K | 1.9% |
| Benin | $123K | 1.4% |
| Cameroon | $117K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $112K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $86K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
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 beer exports (HS 2203): 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 2203: Beer made from malt.
Common questions
What is the value of beer exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported beer worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy beer from Nigeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by China (14%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average export price of beer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of beer from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. The peak was 2021 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for beer?
The HS code for beer is heading 2203. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2203.00. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2203 page.
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