Calcium chloride imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of calcium chloride by Nigeria reached $6.6 million in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.0 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 | $6.6M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 21.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 22.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 16.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 9.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports calcium chloride from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Egypt (18%), South Korea (9%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 41% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 18% |
| South Korea | $613K | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $601K | 9.1% |
| France | $589K | 8.9% |
| India | $498K | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $267K | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $152K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, 94% above the world average of $0.31. 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 chloride exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $420 thousand of calcium chloride in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $419K | 100% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria calcium chloride imports (HS 2827.20): 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 2827.20: Chlorides: of calcium.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium chloride imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported calcium chloride worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium chloride to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Egypt (18%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 94% above the world average of $0.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of calcium chloride to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. The peak was 2022 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export calcium chloride?
Yes. Nigeria exported $420 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire and Malaysia. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium chloride?
The HS code for calcium chloride is subheading 2827.20. 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 2827 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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