Calcium carbonate imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of calcium carbonate by Nigeria reached $5.1 million in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.7 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 | $5.1M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 22.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 16.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 17.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 27.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 25.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 25.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports calcium carbonate from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Vietnam (17%), Egypt (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 67% above the world average of $0.21. 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.
Calcium carbonate exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported calcium carbonate worth $212 thousand (1.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Niger accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $188K | 88% |
| Togo | $13K | 6.1% |
| Benin | $12K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria calcium carbonate imports (HS 2836.50): 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 2836.50: Carbonates: calcium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium carbonate imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported calcium carbonate worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium carbonate to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Vietnam (17%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $0.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of calcium carbonate to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export calcium carbonate?
Yes. Nigeria exported $212 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Togo and Benin. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium carbonate?
The HS code for calcium carbonate is subheading 2836.50. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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