Canned tomatoes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of canned tomatoes by Nigeria reached $64.5 million in 2024 (52.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $86.8 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 | $64.5M | 52.8K t |
| 2023 | $64.3M | 46.3K t |
| 2022 | $41.1M | 33.0K t |
| 2021 | $48.9M | 55.3K t |
| 2020 | $42.8M | 52.8K t |
| 2019 | $63.7M | 80.5K t |
| 2018 | $86.8M | 110.2K t |
| 2017 | $58.6M | 70.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports canned tomatoes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $62.4M | 97% |
| Hong Kong | $1.0M | 1.6% |
| India | $894K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $51K | 0.1% |
| Benin | $27K | 0% |
| Germany | $22K | 0% |
| France | $21K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $14K | 0% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2002
| 2002.90 | Tomato paste | 100% |
| 2002.10 | Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, whole or in pieces, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Canned tomatoes exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported canned tomatoes worth $461 thousand (1.1 thousand tonnes). Niger alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $290K | 63% |
| Canada | $42K | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 8.8% |
| Guinea | $37K | 8% |
| United States | $26K | 5.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $18K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.2% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria canned tomatoes imports (HS 2002): 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 2002: Tomatoes; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of canned tomatoes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported canned tomatoes worth $64.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply canned tomatoes to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($62.4 million), followed by Hong Kong (2%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 943% on the year.
What is the average import price of canned tomatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.38 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 tomatoes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.6 million in 2017 to $64.5 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $86.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export canned tomatoes?
Yes. Nigeria exported $461 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $64.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for canned tomatoes?
The HS code for canned tomatoes is heading 2002. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2002.90 (100% of the value) and 2002.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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