Common wheat grain imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of common wheat grain by Nigeria reached $1.28 billion in 2024 (4.86 million tonnes). It ranks 8th of 187 countries for imports of this product. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $1.73 billion.
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 | $1.28B | 4.86M t |
| 2023 | $1.37B | 4.54M t |
| 2022 | $1.69B | 4.86M t |
| 2021 | $1.73B | 6.04M t |
| 2020 | $1.26B | 5.65M t |
| 2019 | $997.2M | 4.54M t |
| 2018 | $1.00B | 4.52M t |
| 2017 | $1.12B | 5.20M t |
Where Nigeria imports common wheat grain from
Most of the value came from Lithuania (28%), Latvia (20%), Poland (17%). Among the main suppliers, Lithuania grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $353.4M | 28% |
| Latvia | $254.4M | 20% |
| Poland | $221.9M | 17% |
| Canada | $196.5M | 15% |
| United States | $138.8M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44.0M | 3.5% |
| Romania | $26.8M | 2.1% |
| Estonia | $25.5M | 2% |
| France | $7.6M | 0.6% |
| Argentina | $4.8M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, close to the world average of $0.26.
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 common wheat grain imports (HS 1001.99): 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 1001.99: Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed.
Common questions
What is the value of common wheat grain imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported common wheat grain worth $1.28 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.86 million tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 187 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply common wheat grain to Nigeria?
Lithuania was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($353.4 million), followed by Latvia (20%) and Poland (17%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of common wheat grain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of common wheat grain to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.12 billion in 2017 to $1.28 billion in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2021 at $1.73 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.30 billion a year.
What is the HS code for common wheat grain?
The HS code for common wheat grain is subheading 1001.99. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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