Coffee imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported coffee worth $3.5 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 47% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.6 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 | $3.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $720K | 171 t |
| 2020 | $955K | 198 t |
| 2019 | $834K | 124 t |
| 2018 | $507K | 120 t |
| 2017 | $463K | 44 t |
Where Nigeria imports coffee from
The largest suppliers were Uganda (22%), China (19%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $760K | 22% |
| China | $668K | 19% |
| India | $374K | 11% |
| Italy | $322K | 9.3% |
| Lebanon | $314K | 9% |
| Philippines | $181K | 5.2% |
| Mongolia | $143K | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $127K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $104K | 3% |
| United States | $94K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 0901
| 0901.11 | Green coffee beans | 51% |
| 0901.21 | Roasted coffee beans | 27% |
| 0901.90 | Coffee husks and substitutes | 15% |
| 0901.12 | Decaffeinated green coffee | 6.9% |
| 0901.22 | Roasted decaffeinated coffee | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.25 per kg, 59% below the world average of $5.43, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 coffee imports (HS 0901): 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 0901: Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported coffee worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply coffee to Nigeria?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($760 thousand), followed by China (19%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 890% on the year.
What is the average import price of coffee per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coffee to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $463 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 653%. The peak was 2023 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coffee?
The HS code for coffee is heading 0901. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0901.11 (51% of the value) and 0901.21 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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