Coal tar oil imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coal tar oil by Nigeria reached $11.4 million in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $86.3 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 | $11.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $86.3M | 227.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 19.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports coal tar oil from
The largest suppliers were India (28%), China (23%), United States (20%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.1M | 28% |
| China | $2.6M | 23% |
| United States | $2.3M | 20% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $873K | 7.7% |
| Taiwan | $279K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $209K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $177K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $160K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $99K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 2707
| 2707.30 | Xylenes | 41% |
| 2707.50 | Aromatic hydrocarbons | 37% |
| 2707.99 | Coal tar oil (other) | 17% |
| 2707.40 | Naphthalene | 3.9% |
| 2707.10 | Benzene coal tar oil | 0.8% |
| 2707.91 | Creosote oil | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, 96% above the world average of $0.71. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coal tar oil exports from Nigeria
Exports of coal tar oil by Nigeria reached $5.6 million in 2024 (55 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.6M | 100% |
| Niger | $1K | 0% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria coal tar oil imports (HS 2707): 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 2707: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported coal tar oil worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal tar oil to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (23%) and the United States (20%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal tar oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 96% above the world average of $0.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coal tar oil to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2020 at $86.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export coal tar oil?
Yes. Nigeria exported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Niger and Iceland. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil?
The HS code for coal tar oil is heading 2707. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2707.30 (41% of the value) and 2707.50 (37%).
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