Chlorate imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.7 million of chlorate in 2024 (335 tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.3 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 | $2.7M | 335 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 161 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 92 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 355 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 129 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 390 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 186 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 138 t |
Where Nigeria imports chlorate from
India alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+656% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 56% |
| Chile | $912K | 34% |
| China | $196K | 7.3% |
| Israel | $22K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $21K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $20K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0.3% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2829
| 2829.90 | Perchlorates and bromates | 93% |
| 2829.11 | Sodium chlorate | 7.6% |
| 2829.19 | Chlorates: other than sodium | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2829.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.06 per kg, 639% above the world average of $1.09. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria chlorate imports (HS 2829): 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 2829: Chlorates and perchlorates; bromates and perbromates; iodates and periodates.
Common questions
What is the value of chlorate imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported chlorate worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 335 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply chlorate to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Chile (34%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 656% on the year.
What is the average import price of chlorate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.06 per kg in 2024, 639% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chlorate to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for chlorate?
The HS code for chlorate is heading 2829. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2829.90 (92% of the value) and 2829.11 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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