Cheese imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $6.9 million of cheese in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports cheese from
The largest suppliers were Denmark (39%), France (14%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $2.7M | 39% |
| France | $981K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $781K | 11% |
| Poland | $637K | 9.2% |
| China | $561K | 8.1% |
| Spain | $343K | 5% |
| South Africa | $180K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $167K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $140K | 2% |
| Argentina | $97K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 0406
| 0406.10 | Fresh cheese | 42% |
| 0406.20 | Grated cheese | 34% |
| 0406.90 | Hard aged cheese | 14% |
| 0406.30 | Processed cheese | 10% |
| 0406.40 | Blue cheese | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.52 per kg, 36% below the world average of $5.48, 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 cheese imports (HS 0406): 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 0406: Cheese and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of cheese imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cheese worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply cheese to Nigeria?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by France (14%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $5.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cheese to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2023 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cheese?
The HS code for cheese is heading 0406. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0406.10 (42% of the value) and 0406.20 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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