Bones and horn exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria exported bones and horn worth $3.4 million (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $3.4M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $837K | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $340K | 520 t |
| 2019 | $185K | 348 t |
| 2018 | $828K | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 1.7K t |
Where Nigeria exports bones and horn to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 78% |
| Vietnam | $354K | 10% |
| United States | $214K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $132K | 3.9% |
| Hong Kong | $16K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.5% |
| Israel | $11K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 0506
| 0506.90 | Unworked bones | 94% |
| 0506.10 | Ossein | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0506.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, close to the world average of $0.41.
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 bones and horn exports (HS 0506): 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 0506: Bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape), treated with acid or degelatinised; powder and waste of these products.
Common questions
What is the value of bones and horn exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported bones and horn worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 93 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy bones and horn from Nigeria?
China was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Vietnam (10%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average export price of bones and horn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of bones and horn from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bones and horn?
The HS code for bones and horn is heading 0506. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0506.90 (94% of the value) and 0506.10 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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