Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $10.5 million of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.9 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 | $10.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 961 t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 434 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 554 t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 602 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 306 t |
Where Nigeria imports corticosteroid medicines (packaged) from
India alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+306% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.5M | 52% |
| China | $2.3M | 22% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $364K | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $117K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $64K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $37K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.32 per kg, 96% below the world average of $137.60, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.32): 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 3004.32: Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported corticosteroid medicines (packaged) worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply corticosteroid medicines (packaged) to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by China (22%) and Italy (19%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average import price of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.32 per kg in 2024, 96% below the world average of $137.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2018 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for corticosteroid medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for corticosteroid medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.32. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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