Carbon black imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $7.7 million of carbon black in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $7.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 2.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports carbon black from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 86% |
| India | $367K | 4.8% |
| Denmark | $265K | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $156K | 2% |
| Mozambique | $81K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $41K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $36K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $33K | 0.4% |
| Mauritius | $29K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, close to the world average of $1.62.
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 carbon black imports (HS 2803): 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 2803: Carbon; carbon blacks and other forms of carbon n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of carbon black imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported carbon black worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon black to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by India (5%) and Denmark (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon black per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon black to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. The peak was 2023 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon black?
The HS code for carbon black is heading 2803. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2803.00. 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 2803 page.
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