Clay imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of clay by Nigeria reached $2.9 million in 2024 (16.2 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.6 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 | $2.9M | 16.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 6.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports clay from
The largest suppliers were India (42%), Egypt (22%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+742% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 42% |
| Egypt | $651K | 22% |
| China | $402K | 14% |
| South Africa | $170K | 5.8% |
| Spain | $129K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $124K | 4.2% |
| Greece | $118K | 4% |
| Turkey | $50K | 1.7% |
| United States | $38K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2508
| 2508.10 | Bentonite | 64% |
| 2508.40 | Clay (other types) | 26% |
| 2508.30 | Fireclay | 8.9% |
| 2508.60 | Mullite | 0.9% |
| 2508.70 | Chamotte | 0% |
| 2508.50 | Aluminous minerals | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, close to the world average of $0.17.
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 clay imports (HS 2508): 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 2508: Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earth.
Common questions
What is the value of clay imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported clay worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply clay to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Egypt (22%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 742% on the year.
What is the average import price of clay per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of clay to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for clay?
The HS code for clay is heading 2508. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2508.10 (64% of the value) and 2508.40 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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