Canned sweetcorn imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.3 million of canned sweetcorn in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.6 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 | $4.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 4.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports canned sweetcorn from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 77% |
| Thailand | $880K | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $95K | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $17K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $7K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $5K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, close to the world average of $1.59.
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 canned sweetcorn imports (HS 2005.80): 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 2005.80: Vegetable preparations: sweetcorn (zea mays var. saccharata), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of canned sweetcorn imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported canned sweetcorn worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply canned sweetcorn to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Thailand (20%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of canned sweetcorn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of canned sweetcorn to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2019 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for canned sweetcorn?
The HS code for canned sweetcorn is subheading 2005.80. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2005 page.
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