Complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.8 million of complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $2.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $792K | 659 t |
| 2020 | $551K | 542 t |
| 2019 | $342K | 346 t |
| 2018 | $338K | 253 t |
| 2017 | $791K | 620 t |
Where Nigeria imports complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 57% |
| Germany | $831K | 29% |
| Malaysia | $108K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $100K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $55K | 1.9% |
| India | $38K | 1.3% |
| Luxembourg | $27K | 1% |
| United States | $17K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 76% below the world average of $3.20, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates imports (HS 2842.10): 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 2842.10: Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azides.
Common questions
What is the value of complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Germany (29%) and Malaysia (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 341% on the year.
What is the average import price of complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $3.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $791 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 258%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates?
The HS code for complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates is subheading 2842.10. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2842 page.
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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