Carboxymethyl cellulose imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carboxymethyl cellulose by Nigeria reached $19.3 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $19.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 2.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports carboxymethyl cellulose from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Denmark (25%), Lebanon (24%). Among the main suppliers, Eswatini grew fastest (+294% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 31% |
| Denmark | $4.9M | 25% |
| Lebanon | $4.7M | 24% |
| Eswatini | $1.6M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $542K | 2.8% |
| Finland | $356K | 1.9% |
| India | $258K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $205K | 1.1% |
| France | $169K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $133K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.75 per kg, 40% above the world average of $3.39. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 carboxymethyl cellulose imports (HS 3912.31): 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 3912.31: Cellulose ethers: carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of carboxymethyl cellulose imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported carboxymethyl cellulose worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 172 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply carboxymethyl cellulose to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Denmark (25%) and Lebanon (24%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 501% on the year.
What is the average import price of carboxymethyl cellulose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.75 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $3.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carboxymethyl cellulose to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, an increase of 220%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for carboxymethyl cellulose?
The HS code for carboxymethyl cellulose is subheading 3912.31. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3912 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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