Butanol imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butanol by Nigeria reached $2.4 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 221% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $2.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $743K | 569 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $759K | 899 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $916K | 822 t |
| 2017 | $857K | 969 t |
Where Nigeria imports butanol from
South Africa alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+482% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 76% |
| India | $333K | 14% |
| United States | $74K | 3.1% |
| China | $59K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $58K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $43K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
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 butanol imports (HS 2905.13): 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 2905.13: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of butanol imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported butanol worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 153 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 221% on 2023.
Which countries supply butanol to Nigeria?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (14%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 482% on the year.
What is the average import price of butanol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of butanol to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $857 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 178%. The peak was 2021 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for butanol?
The HS code for butanol is subheading 2905.13. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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