Cigarettes exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cigarettes by Nigeria reached $51.4 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $128.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $57.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $128.5M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $107.4M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $100.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $95.9M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $82.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 211 t |
Where Nigeria exports cigarettes to
The largest buyer markets were Niger (24%), Ghana (20%), Cameroon (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $12.4M | 24% |
| Ghana | $10.3M | 20% |
| Cameroon | $5.9M | 12% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4.4M | 8.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $4.3M | 8.5% |
| Gabon | $3.4M | 6.6% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $3.1M | 6.1% |
| Togo | $2.7M | 5.2% |
| Gambia | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| Guinea | $1.6M | 3% |
Product types under HS 2402
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | 100% |
| 2402.10 | Cigars | 0% |
| 2402.90 | Herbal cigars | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2402.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.90 per kg, 61% below the world average of $22.88, 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.
Cigarettes imports to Nigeria
Imports of cigarettes by Nigeria reached $34.9 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $20.3M | 58% |
| Vietnam | $4.8M | 14% |
| United States | $3.7M | 11% |
| China | $2.1M | 6.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Lebanon | $720K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $476K | 1.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $385K | 1.1% |
| Bulgaria | $196K | 0.6% |
| India | $166K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria cigarettes exports (HS 2402): 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 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarettes exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported cigarettes worth $51.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy cigarettes from Nigeria?
Niger was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by Ghana (20%) and Cameroon (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average export price of cigarettes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.90 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $22.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cigarettes from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $51.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $128.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $78.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import cigarettes?
Yes. Nigeria imported $34.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Vietnam and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarettes?
The HS code for cigarettes is heading 2402. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2402.20. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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