Bulk washing concentrate imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bulk washing concentrate by Nigeria reached $17.7 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.8 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 | $17.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $20.9M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $22.5M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $23.8M | 11.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports bulk washing concentrate from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (30%), China (19%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5.2M | 30% |
| China | $3.4M | 20% |
| United States | $1.6M | 9% |
| India | $1.3M | 7.3% |
| France | $1.0M | 5.8% |
| South Africa | $969K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $862K | 4.9% |
| Singapore | $467K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $357K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $312K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, close to the world average of $2.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulk washing concentrate exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $1.4 million of bulk washing concentrate in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $981K | 69% |
| Ghana | $201K | 14% |
| Niger | $150K | 11% |
| South Africa | $30K | 2.1% |
| Angola | $23K | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $12K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.8% |
| Benin | $5K | 0.3% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria bulk washing concentrate imports (HS 3402.90): 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 3402.90: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk washing concentrate imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported bulk washing concentrate worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk washing concentrate to Nigeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by China (19%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 846% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk washing concentrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.31 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 washing concentrate to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.8 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export bulk washing concentrate?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana and Niger. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk washing concentrate?
The HS code for bulk washing concentrate is subheading 3402.90. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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