Citric acid imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $10.6 million of citric acid in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $27.0 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 | $10.6M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $27.0M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 6.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports citric acid from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mongolia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 63% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 13% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 12% |
| Mongolia | $447K | 4.2% |
| Austria | $217K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $178K | 1.7% |
| Chile | $102K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $76K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $72K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $67K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
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 citric acid imports (HS 2918.14): 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 2918.14: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), citric acid.
Common questions
What is the value of citric acid imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported citric acid worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply citric acid to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (13%) and Ireland (12%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of citric acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of citric acid to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2022 at $27.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for citric acid?
The HS code for citric acid is subheading 2918.14. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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