Concrete additives imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $10.0 million of concrete additives in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.7 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 | $10.0M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 14.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 16.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 6.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports concrete additives from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), United Arab Emirates (25%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 34% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 26% |
| India | $1.3M | 13% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 13% |
| Lithuania | $325K | 3.3% |
| United States | $236K | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $210K | 2.1% |
| Latvia | $164K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $123K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $98K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Concrete additives exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $539 thousand of concrete additives in 2024 (600 tonnes). Benin alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $329K | 61% |
| Togo | $210K | 39% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria concrete additives imports (HS 3824.40): 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 3824.40: Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additives.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete additives imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported concrete additives worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete additives to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (25%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete additives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of concrete additives to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2018 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export concrete additives?
Yes. Nigeria exported $539 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Togo and Morocco. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete additives?
The HS code for concrete additives is subheading 3824.40. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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