Citrus fruit imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported citrus fruit worth $5.1 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average.
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 | $5.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $862K | 884 t |
| 2017 | $616K | 578 t |
Where Nigeria imports citrus fruit from
South Africa alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.2M | 64% |
| Egypt | $607K | 12% |
| Indonesia | $504K | 9.9% |
| Morocco | $456K | 9% |
| Lebanon | $93K | 1.8% |
| China | $77K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $74K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.2% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0805
| 0805.21 | Mandarins | 50% |
| 0805.50 | Lemons and limes | 21% |
| 0805.90 | Citrus fruit (other varieties) | 20% |
| 0805.10 | Oranges | 4.9% |
| 0805.40 | Grapefruit and pomelos | 2.6% |
| 0805.22 | Clementines | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Citrus fruit exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported citrus fruit worth $226 thousand (3.6 thousand tonnes). Niger alone took 54% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $121K | 54% |
| Cameroon | $32K | 14% |
| India | $29K | 13% |
| United States | $24K | 10% |
| Germany | $17K | 7.3% |
| Ghana | $3K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria citrus fruit imports (HS 0805): 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 0805: Citrus fruit; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of citrus fruit imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported citrus fruit worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply citrus fruit to Nigeria?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Egypt (12%) and Indonesia (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 229% on the year.
What is the average import price of citrus fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of citrus fruit to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $616 thousand in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 726%. The peak was 2022 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export citrus fruit?
Yes. Nigeria exported $226 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Cameroon and India. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for citrus fruit?
The HS code for citrus fruit is heading 0805. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0805.21 (50% of the value) and 0805.50 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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