Butter and dairy spreads imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butter and dairy spreads by Nigeria reached $7.7 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.5 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 | $7.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 2.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports butter and dairy spreads from
One supplier dominates: New Zealand accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $4.3M | 56% |
| United Kingdom | $629K | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $493K | 6.4% |
| France | $486K | 6.3% |
| Denmark | $386K | 5% |
| Uruguay | $324K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $272K | 3.5% |
| India | $263K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $126K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $82K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 0405
| 0405.10 | Butter | 67% |
| 0405.90 | Milk fat | 32% |
| 0405.20 | Dairy spread | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.86 per kg, 28% below the world average of $6.74, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria butter and dairy spreads imports (HS 0405): 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 0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads.
Common questions
What is the value of butter and dairy spreads imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported butter and dairy spreads worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply butter and dairy spreads to Nigeria?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (8%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of butter and dairy spreads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.86 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $6.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of butter and dairy spreads to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for butter and dairy spreads?
The HS code for butter and dairy spreads is heading 0405. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0405.10 (67% of the value) and 0405.90 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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