Canned vegetables imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $28.2 million of canned vegetables in 2024 (20.5 thousand tonnes). That is 72% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $100.6 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 | $28.2M | 20.5K t |
| 2023 | $100.6M | 80.6K t |
| 2022 | $46.9M | 19.8K t |
| 2021 | $63.2M | 25.8K t |
| 2020 | $42.8M | 18.3K t |
| 2019 | $46.7M | 20.2K t |
| 2018 | $40.6M | 17.2K t |
| 2017 | $38.8M | 16.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports canned vegetables from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.9M | 60% |
| United Kingdom | $7.6M | 27% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $818K | 2.9% |
| Lebanon | $438K | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $340K | 1.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $181K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $158K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $95K | 0.3% |
| France | $73K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2005
| 2005.20 | Canned potatoes | 61% |
| 2005.80 | Canned sweetcorn | 15% |
| 2005.40 | Canned peas | 10% |
| 2005.99 | Canned vegetables (other) | 6% |
| 2005.51 | Canned beans (shelled) | 5.5% |
| 2005.70 | Table olives | 1.1% |
| 2005.59 | Canned beans (unshelled) | 1% |
| 2005.10 | Homogenised vegetables | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.15, 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.
Canned vegetables exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $972 thousand of canned vegetables in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $623K | 64% |
| Ghana | $236K | 24% |
| Switzerland | $44K | 4.5% |
| Canada | $36K | 3.7% |
| Mali | $18K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.3% |
| Finland | $3K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria canned vegetables imports (HS 2005): 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: Vegetables preparations n.e.c.; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading no. 2006.
Common questions
What is the value of canned vegetables imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported canned vegetables worth $28.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply canned vegetables to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (27%) and Thailand (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average import price of canned vegetables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $2.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of canned vegetables to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.8 million in 2017 to $28.2 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2023 at $100.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export canned vegetables?
Yes. Nigeria exported $972 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ghana and Switzerland. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $27.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for canned vegetables?
The HS code for canned vegetables is heading 2005. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2005.20 (61% of the value) and 2005.80 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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