Blood product imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $251.0 million of blood product in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $723.5 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 | $251.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $224.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $723.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $483.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $240.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $242.0M | 911 t |
| 2018 | $194.4M | 891 t |
| 2017 | $251.9M | 862 t |
Where Nigeria imports blood product from
The largest suppliers were India (29%), Belgium (21%), France (20%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $73.9M | 29% |
| Belgium | $53.5M | 21% |
| France | $49.4M | 20% |
| Indonesia | $20.2M | 8.1% |
| South Korea | $10.3M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $5.8M | 2.3% |
| United States | $5.7M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $2.5M | 1% |
Product types under HS 3002
| 3002.20 | Human vaccines | 85% |
| 3002.90 | Toxins and microorganism cultures | 5.2% |
| 3002.11 | Malaria diagnostic test kits | 3.5% |
| 3002.15 | Immunological products (packaged) | 3.1% |
| 3002.30 | Veterinary vaccines | 2.6% |
| 3002.12 | Antisera and blood fractions | 0.9% |
| 3002.13 | Immunological products (bulk unmixed) | 0.2% |
| 3002.14 | Immunological products (mixed packaged) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $139.73 per kg, 82% below the world average of $759.25, 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.
Blood product exports from Nigeria
Exports of blood product by Nigeria reached $205 thousand in 2024 (7 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (32%), Angola (31%), Belgium (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $65K | 32% |
| Angola | $64K | 31% |
| Belgium | $24K | 12% |
| Ireland | $16K | 7.7% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $6K | 2.8% |
| Senegal | $5K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $4K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $3K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria blood product imports (HS 3002): 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 3002: Human blood; animal blood for therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic uses; antisera, other blood fractions, immunological products, modified or obtained by biotechnological processes; vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) etc.
Common questions
What is the value of blood product imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported blood product worth $251.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply blood product to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($73.9 million), followed by Belgium (21%) and France (20%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average import price of blood product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $139.73 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $759.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of blood product to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $251.9 million in 2017 to $251.0 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2022 at $723.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $326.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export blood product?
Yes. Nigeria exported $205 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Angola and Belgium. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $250.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for blood product?
The HS code for blood product is heading 3002. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3002.20 (85% of the value) and 3002.90 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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