Bulk pet food imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported bulk pet food worth $34.1 million (21.9 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $58.2 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 | $34.1M | 21.9K t |
| 2023 | $43.4M | 27.7K t |
| 2022 | $58.2M | 43.4K t |
| 2021 | $50.9M | 33.2K t |
| 2020 | $45.1M | 32.4K t |
| 2019 | $37.8M | 29.5K t |
| 2018 | $48.4M | 29.5K t |
| 2017 | $36.5M | 31.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports bulk pet food from
Most of the value came from Germany (16%), Belgium (10%), Portugal (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 32%. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.4M | 16% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 10% |
| Portugal | $2.2M | 6.5% |
| China | $2.1M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 5.4% |
| India | $1.7M | 5% |
| Iceland | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $1.4M | 4.2% |
| Finland | $1.4M | 4.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, 53% above the world average of $1.02. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulk pet food exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported bulk pet food worth $1.1 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $656K | 62% |
| Pakistan | $228K | 21% |
| Cameroon | $64K | 6% |
| Madagascar | $61K | 5.7% |
| Niger | $40K | 3.8% |
| Benin | $14K | 1.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $3K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria bulk pet food imports (HS 2309.90): 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 2309.90: Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk pet food imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported bulk pet food worth $34.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk pet food to Nigeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Belgium (10%) and Portugal (7%). The top three together account for 32%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Iceland grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $1.02 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 pet food to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.5 million in 2017 to $34.1 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $58.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export bulk pet food?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Pakistan and Cameroon. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $33.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk pet food?
The HS code for bulk pet food is subheading 2309.90. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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