Cocoa butter exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria exported cocoa butter worth $194.7 million (16.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 252% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194.7M | 16.1K t |
| 2023 | $55.3M | 11.7K t |
| 2022 | $47.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $39.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $50.6M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $66.4M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $77.9M | 14.0K t |
| 2017 | $67.4M | 13.2K t |
Where Nigeria exports cocoa butter to
One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $157.2M | 81% |
| Netherlands | $13.5M | 6.9% |
| France | $13.3M | 6.8% |
| Singapore | $2.7M | 1.4% |
| Estonia | $2.5M | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $983K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $854K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $632K | 0.3% |
| Gabon | $581K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.11 per kg, close to the world average of $10.99.
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 cocoa butter exports (HS 1804): 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 1804: Cocoa; butter, fat and oil.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa butter exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported cocoa butter worth $194.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 132 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 252% on 2023.
Which countries buy cocoa butter from Nigeria?
Germany was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($157.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (7%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 429% on the year.
What is the average export price of cocoa butter per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.11 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $10.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cocoa butter from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $67.4 million in 2017 to $194.7 million in 2024, an increase of 189%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $74.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa butter?
The HS code for cocoa butter is heading 1804. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1804.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1804 page.
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