Bread and baked goods imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported bread and baked goods worth $54.0 million (30.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 47% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $101.4 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 | $54.0M | 30.2K t |
| 2023 | $101.4M | 36.8K t |
| 2022 | $35.3M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $22.7M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $19.2M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $19.5M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $18.3M | 7.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports bread and baked goods from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.4M | 67% |
| Indonesia | $4.0M | 7.5% |
| India | $2.2M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 3% |
| Colombia | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 2% |
| Belgium | $580K | 1.1% |
| France | $459K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $439K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 1905
| 1905.90 | Bakery products (other) | 65% |
| 1905.31 | Sweet biscuits | 16% |
| 1905.10 | Crispbread | 9.1% |
| 1905.40 | Rusks and toasted bread | 5.5% |
| 1905.32 | Waffles and wafers | 4.4% |
| 1905.20 | Gingerbread | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.79 per kg, 50% below the world average of $3.59, 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.
Bread and baked goods exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported bread and baked goods worth $1.8 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ghana accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $1.0M | 57% |
| Benin | $266K | 15% |
| Liberia | $121K | 6.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $104K | 5.7% |
| Canada | $63K | 3.4% |
| United States | $51K | 2.8% |
| Gambia | $42K | 2.3% |
| Niger | $38K | 2% |
| Senegal | $30K | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $20K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria bread and baked goods imports (HS 1905): 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 1905: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bread and baked goods imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported bread and baked goods worth $54.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply bread and baked goods to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($36.4 million), followed by Indonesia (7%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average import price of bread and baked goods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $3.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bread and baked goods to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.3 million in 2017 to $54.0 million in 2024, an increase of 194%. The peak was 2023 at $101.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export bread and baked goods?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Benin and Liberia. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $52.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bread and baked goods?
The HS code for bread and baked goods is heading 1905. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1905.90 (65% of the value) and 1905.31 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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