Bulk insecticide imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.2 million of bulk insecticide in 2024 (770 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.6 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 | $2.2M | 770 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 499 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 476 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 920 t |
| 2019 | $757K | 369 t |
| 2018 | $321K | 74 t |
| 2017 | $87K | 5 t |
Where Nigeria imports bulk insecticide from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+302% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 72% |
| India | $443K | 20% |
| Cambodia | $121K | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $56K | 2.5% |
| Niger | $4K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.86 per kg, 72% below the world average of $10.36, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria bulk insecticide imports (HS 3808.62): 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 3808.62: Insecticides: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, in packings of a net weight content exceeding 300g but not exceeding 7.5kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk insecticide imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported bulk insecticide worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 770 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk insecticide to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (20%) and Cambodia (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk insecticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $10.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bulk insecticide to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $87 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk insecticide?
The HS code for bulk insecticide is subheading 3808.62. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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