Cereal flakes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cereal flakes by Nigeria reached $7.5 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 236% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 61% 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 | $7.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 951 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 563 t |
| 2021 | $752K | 261 t |
| 2020 | $504K | 142 t |
| 2019 | $121K | 35 t |
| 2018 | $233K | 50 t |
| 2017 | $267K | 86 t |
Where Nigeria imports cereal flakes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+489% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 78% |
| Indonesia | $869K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $243K | 3.2% |
| India | $101K | 1.3% |
| Ukraine | $88K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $62K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $59K | 0.8% |
| France | $44K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $35K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $34K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.21 per kg, 28% below the world average of $3.09, 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.
Cereal flakes exports from Nigeria
Exports of cereal flakes by Nigeria reached $310 thousand in 2024 (273 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $204K | 66% |
| Italy | $67K | 22% |
| Gambia | $14K | 4.4% |
| Niger | $12K | 3.8% |
| Canada | $7K | 2.4% |
| Cambodia | $2K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria cereal flakes imports (HS 1904.20): 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 1904.20: Food preparations: obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal flakes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cereal flakes worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 236% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal flakes to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Indonesia (12%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal flakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.21 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $3.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cereal flakes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $267 thousand in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export cereal flakes?
Yes. Nigeria exported $310 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Italy and the Gambia. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal flakes?
The HS code for cereal flakes is subheading 1904.20. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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