Butanone imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported butanone worth $2.1 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 46% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 988 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 908 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 994 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 941 t |
| 2017 | $828K | 710 t |
Where Nigeria imports butanone from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 50% |
| South Africa | $576K | 28% |
| France | $179K | 8.7% |
| United States | $143K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $58K | 2.8% |
| India | $33K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $33K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
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 butanone imports (HS 2914.12): 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 2914.12: Ketones: acyclic, without other oxygen function, butanone (methyl ethyl ketone).
Common questions
What is the value of butanone imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported butanone worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply butanone to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by South Africa (28%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of butanone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of butanone to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $828 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for butanone?
The HS code for butanone is subheading 2914.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2914 page.
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