Corn groats imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported corn groats worth $2.2 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 65% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.3 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 | $2.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 7.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports corn groats from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (43%), China (23%), India (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $932K | 43% |
| China | $509K | 23% |
| India | $457K | 21% |
| South Africa | $235K | 11% |
| Togo | $35K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, close to the world average of $0.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corn groats exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $414 thousand of corn groats in 2024 (423 tonnes). Most of it went to Ghana (29%), United States (24%), Canada (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $118K | 29% |
| United States | $100K | 24% |
| Canada | $85K | 21% |
| Italy | $45K | 11% |
| Sierra Leone | $18K | 4.4% |
| Benin | $17K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 3.7% |
| Ireland | $7K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria corn groats imports (HS 1103.13): 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 1103.13: Cereal groats and meal: of maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of corn groats imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported corn groats worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn groats to Nigeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($932 thousand), followed by China (23%) and India (21%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 10% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn groats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of corn groats to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2023 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export corn groats?
Yes. Nigeria exported $414 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, the United States and Canada. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn groats?
The HS code for corn groats is subheading 1103.13. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1103 page.
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