Compound fertilizer imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $114.8 million of compound fertilizer in 2024 (278.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 77% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $151.9 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 | $114.8M | 278.7K t |
| 2023 | $64.8M | 135.0K t |
| 2022 | $151.9M | 175.2K t |
| 2021 | $99.1M | 283.9K t |
| 2020 | $67.0M | 228.9K t |
| 2019 | $32.8M | 114.4K t |
| 2018 | $116.8M | 447.2K t |
| 2017 | $149.4M | 630.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports compound fertilizer from
Morocco alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3105
| 3105.30 | Diammonium phosphate fertilizer | 99% |
| 3105.90 | Compound fertilizers (other) | 0.7% |
| 3105.10 | Compound fertilizer (tablets or small packs) | 0.6% |
| 3105.20 | NPK fertilizer (compound) | 0.1% |
| 3105.40 | Monoammonium phosphate fertilizer | 0.1% |
| 3105.59 | Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer | 0.1% |
| 3105.60 | Phosphate and potassium fertilizer | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.58, 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.
Compound fertilizer exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $3.0 million of compound fertilizer in 2024 (12.0 thousand tonnes). Niger alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $3.0M | 99% |
| Mali | $31K | 1% |
| Zambia | $12K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria compound fertilizer imports (HS 3105): 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 3105: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, containing 2 or 3 of the elements nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium; other fertilisers; goods of chapter 31 in tablets or packages of gross weight not exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of compound fertilizer imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported compound fertilizer worth $114.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 278.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply compound fertilizer to Nigeria?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($113.0 million), followed by Israel (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of compound fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $0.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of compound fertilizer to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $149.4 million in 2017 to $114.8 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $151.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $99.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export compound fertilizer?
Yes. Nigeria exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Mali and Zambia. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $111.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for compound fertilizer?
The HS code for compound fertilizer is heading 3105. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3105.30 (98% of the value) and 3105.90 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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