Bulk chocolate exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Nigeria exported $16.4 million of bulk chocolate in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 223% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.8 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 | $16.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $22.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $219K | 131 t |
| 2020 | $21K | 36 t |
| 2019 | $50K | 16 t |
| 2018 | $77K | 16 t |
| 2017 | $5K | 4 t |
Where Nigeria exports bulk chocolate to
Germany alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $14.0M | 85% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 14% |
| United States | $42K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.1% |
| France | $5K | 0% |
| Niger | $2K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.89 per kg, close to the world average of $5.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulk chocolate imports to Nigeria
Nigeria imported $3.7 million of bulk chocolate in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: India accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+949% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.8M | 76% |
| Belgium | $492K | 13% |
| Indonesia | $307K | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $23K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $22K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria bulk chocolate exports (HS 1806.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 1806.20: Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk chocolate exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported bulk chocolate worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 148 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy bulk chocolate from Nigeria?
Germany was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($14.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 900% on the year.
What is the average export price of bulk chocolate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.89 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $5.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bulk chocolate from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4 thousand in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $22.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import bulk chocolate?
Yes. Nigeria imported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Belgium and Indonesia. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk chocolate?
The HS code for bulk chocolate is subheading 1806.20. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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