Casein imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported casein worth $2.1 million (379 tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.8 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 | $2.1M | 379 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 283 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 708 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 757 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 578 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 608 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 324 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 301 t |
Where Nigeria imports casein from
The largest suppliers were Latvia (31%), Germany (28%), Ukraine (21%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia | $646K | 31% |
| Germany | $588K | 28% |
| Ukraine | $446K | 21% |
| Poland | $359K | 17% |
| China | $36K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| New Zealand | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3501
| 3501.10 | Casein | 84% |
| 3501.90 | Casein glue | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.53 per kg, 34% below the world average of $8.42, 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 casein imports (HS 3501): 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 3501: Casein, caseinates and other casein derivatives; casein glues.
Common questions
What is the value of casein imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported casein worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 379 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 165 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply casein to Nigeria?
Latvia was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($646 thousand), followed by Germany (28%) and Ukraine (21%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of casein per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.53 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $8.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of casein to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for casein?
The HS code for casein is heading 3501. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3501.10 (84% of the value) and 3501.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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