Cinchona alkaloids imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cinchona alkaloids by Nigeria reached $2.4 million in 2024 (38 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 124 countries. That is 92% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.4M | 38 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 55 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 32 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 24 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 40 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 55 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 47 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 61 t |
Where Nigeria imports cinchona alkaloids from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 77% |
| Ireland | $406K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $144K | 6% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.36 per kg, 21% below the world average of $79.81, 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 cinchona alkaloids imports (HS 2939.20): 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 2939.20: Alkaloids: of cinchona and their derivatives: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of cinchona alkaloids imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cinchona alkaloids worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 124 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 92% on 2023.
Which countries supply cinchona alkaloids to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Ireland (17%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of cinchona alkaloids per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.36 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $79.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cinchona alkaloids to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2018 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cinchona alkaloids?
The HS code for cinchona alkaloids is subheading 2939.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2939 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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