Chocolate preparations (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chocolate preparations (other) by Nigeria reached $10.7 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.1 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 | $10.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 2.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports chocolate preparations (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), India (22%), Turkey (19%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+978% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 26% |
| India | $2.3M | 22% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $617K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $260K | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $252K | 2.4% |
| Poland | $211K | 2% |
| Germany | $199K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $185K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, 69% below the world average of $6.64, 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.
Chocolate preparations (other) exports from Nigeria
Exports of chocolate preparations (other) by Nigeria reached $4.1 million in 2024 (849 tonnes). Most of it went to Sierra Leone (34%), Liberia (23%), Cameroon (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest (+602% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Leone | $1.4M | 34% |
| Liberia | $947K | 23% |
| Cameroon | $622K | 15% |
| Gambia | $320K | 7.9% |
| Guinea | $318K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $171K | 4.2% |
| Vietnam | $137K | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $68K | 1.7% |
| United States | $23K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria chocolate preparations (other) imports (HS 1806.90): 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 1806.90: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate preparations (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported chocolate preparations (other) worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate preparations (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by India (22%) and Turkey (19%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 978% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $6.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chocolate preparations (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2022 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export chocolate preparations (other)?
Yes. Nigeria exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sierra Leone, Liberia and Cameroon. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate preparations (other)?
The HS code for chocolate preparations (other) is subheading 1806.90. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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