Bulk black tea imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $8.9 million of bulk black tea in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $15.5 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 | $8.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 406 t |
Where Nigeria imports bulk black tea from
Kenya alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $6.8M | 77% |
| India | $871K | 9.8% |
| Indonesia | $532K | 6% |
| Vietnam | $219K | 2.5% |
| China | $196K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $145K | 1.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $52K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 28% below the world average of $2.63, 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.
Bulk black tea exports from Nigeria
Exports of bulk black tea by Nigeria reached $971 thousand in 2024 (2 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $965K | 100% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Benin | $1K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria bulk black tea imports (HS 0902.40): 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 0902.40: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk black tea imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported bulk black tea worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk black tea to Nigeria?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by India (10%) and Indonesia (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $2.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk black tea to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 631%. The peak was 2020 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export bulk black tea?
Yes. Nigeria exported $971 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Ireland and France. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk black tea?
The HS code for bulk black tea is subheading 0902.40. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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