Chromium compound pigments imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported chromium compound pigments worth $4.5 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.2 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 | $4.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 714 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 450 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 579 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 496 t |
| 2017 | $902K | 288 t |
Where Nigeria imports chromium compound pigments from
South Korea alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.8M | 63% |
| India | $1.5M | 34% |
| China | $81K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $76K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, 54% below the world average of $3.90, 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 chromium compound pigments imports (HS 3206.20): 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 3206.20: Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on chromium compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of chromium compound pigments imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported chromium compound pigments worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 153 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply chromium compound pigments to Nigeria?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by India (34%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of chromium compound pigments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chromium compound pigments to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $902 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 394%. The peak was 2023 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for chromium compound pigments?
The HS code for chromium compound pigments is subheading 3206.20. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3206 page.
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