Cassava starch imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cassava starch by Nigeria reached $2.7 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5899% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $2.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $46K | 8 t |
| 2022 | $298K | 268 t |
| 2021 | $3K | 3 t |
| 2020 | $8K | 7 t |
| 2019 | $12K | 23 t |
| 2018 | $57K | 29 t |
| 2017 | $685K | 2.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports cassava starch from
Thailand alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.7M | 99% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.7% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cassava starch exports from Nigeria
Exports of cassava starch by Nigeria reached $632 thousand in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Ghana alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $425K | 67% |
| United States | $104K | 16% |
| Canada | $69K | 11% |
| Cambodia | $17K | 2.7% |
| Ireland | $5K | 0.8% |
| China | $4K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.4% |
| France | $2K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.3% |
| Finland | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria cassava starch imports (HS 1108.14): 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 1108.14: Starch: manioc (cassava).
Common questions
What is the value of cassava starch imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cassava starch worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply cassava starch to Nigeria?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Germany (1%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of cassava starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cassava starch to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $684 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 301%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $482 thousand a year.
Does Nigeria also export cassava starch?
Yes. Nigeria exported $632 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, the United States and Canada. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cassava starch?
The HS code for cassava starch is subheading 1108.14. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
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