Chloride imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chloride by Nigeria reached $10.5 million in 2024 (16.8 thousand tonnes). That is 56% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.0 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 | $10.5M | 16.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 29.0K t |
| 2022 | $26.0M | 21.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 24.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 18.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 11.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports chloride from
Most of the value came from China (38%), India (19%), Egypt (11%). Among the main suppliers, Laos grew fastest (+217% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 38% |
| India | $2.0M | 19% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 11% |
| South Korea | $613K | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $602K | 5.7% |
| France | $589K | 5.6% |
| Laos | $337K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $331K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $283K | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $153K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 2827
| 2827.20 | Calcium chloride | 63% |
| 2827.51 | Sodium and potassium bromide | 9.7% |
| 2827.49 | Metal chloride oxides (other) | 8.7% |
| 2827.32 | Aluminum chloride | 6.7% |
| 2827.59 | Bromides (other) | 4.7% |
| 2827.39 | Metal chlorides (other) | 4% |
| 2827.31 | Magnesium chloride | 1.3% |
| 2827.10 | Ammonium chloride | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2827.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chloride exports from Nigeria
Exports of chloride by Nigeria reached $420 thousand in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $419K | 100% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Benin | $0K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria chloride imports (HS 2827): 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 2827: Chlorides; chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; bromides and bromide oxides; iodides and iodide oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of chloride imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported chloride worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloride to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by India (19%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Laos grew fastest among the top ten, up 217% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chloride to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. The peak was 2022 at $26.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export chloride?
Yes. Nigeria exported $420 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Malaysia and Benin. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloride?
The HS code for chloride is heading 2827. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2827.20 (63% of the value) and 2827.51 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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