Cement clinker exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cement clinker by Nigeria reached $38.7 million in 2024 (849.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 156% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 528% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38.7M | 849.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 223.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 57.6K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 196.9K t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 210.6K t |
| 2019 | $0K | - |
| 2018 | $35K | 162 t |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where Nigeria exports cement clinker to
Cameroon alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cameroon grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | $29.5M | 76% |
| Ghana | $7.6M | 20% |
| Togo | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| Niger | $52K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.05 per kg, close to the world average of $0.05.
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 cement clinker exports (HS 2523.10): 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 2523.10: Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured).
Common questions
What is the value of cement clinker exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported cement clinker worth $38.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 849.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 117 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 156% on 2023.
Which countries buy cement clinker from Nigeria?
Cameroon was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($29.5 million), followed by Ghana (20%) and Togo (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Cameroon grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average export price of cement clinker per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.05 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cement clinker from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $38.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cement clinker?
The HS code for cement clinker is subheading 2523.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2523 page.
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