Cereal groats imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.2 million of cereal groats in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.1 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 | $4.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 12.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 7.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports cereal groats from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 58% |
| Turkey | $933K | 22% |
| India | $460K | 11% |
| South Africa | $235K | 5.6% |
| Singapore | $39K | 0.9% |
| Togo | $35K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $22K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1103
| 1103.13 | Corn groats | 52% |
| 1103.19 | Cereal groats (other types) | 31% |
| 1103.20 | Cereal pellets | 13% |
| 1103.11 | Wheat groats | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 45% above the world average of $0.49. 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.
Cereal groats exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported cereal groats worth $566 thousand (924 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ghana (21%), United Kingdom (20%), United States (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $118K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $115K | 20% |
| United States | $103K | 18% |
| Canada | $88K | 16% |
| Italy | $47K | 8.2% |
| South Africa | $19K | 3.4% |
| Sierra Leone | $18K | 3.2% |
| Benin | $17K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 2.7% |
| Niger | $13K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria cereal groats imports (HS 1103): 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 1103: Cereal groats; meal and pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal groats imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cereal groats worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal groats to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 19 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cereal groats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $0.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cereal groats to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2023 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export cereal groats?
Yes. Nigeria exported $566 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, the United Kingdom and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal groats?
The HS code for cereal groats is heading 1103. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1103.13 (52% of the value) and 1103.19 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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