Carbide imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported carbide worth $3.5 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 52% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.6 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 | $3.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 14.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports carbide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2849
| 2849.10 | Calcium carbide | 100% |
| 2849.90 | Carbides (other types) | 0.4% |
| 2849.20 | Silicon carbide | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2849.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, 70% below the world average of $2.13, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria carbide imports (HS 2849): 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 2849: Carbides, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of carbide imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported carbide worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbide to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (0%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of carbide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $2.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carbide to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2017 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbide?
The HS code for carbide is heading 2849. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2849.10 (100% of the value) and 2849.90 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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