Cosmetic imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $83.0 million of cosmetic in 2024 (20.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $104.0 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 | $83.0M | 20.8K t |
| 2023 | $104.0M | 30.8K t |
| 2022 | $86.8M | 25.5K t |
| 2021 | $97.1M | 27.0K t |
| 2020 | $96.7M | 31.6K t |
| 2019 | $77.8M | 26.3K t |
| 2018 | $86.5M | 25.9K t |
| 2017 | $24.8M | 5.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports cosmetic from
Most of the value came from Cote d'Ivoire (25%), China (17%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $20.7M | 25% |
| China | $13.7M | 17% |
| France | $11.9M | 14% |
| South Korea | $10.9M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $6.3M | 7.6% |
| Senegal | $2.5M | 3% |
| United States | $2.3M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 2% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 3304
| 3304.99 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan… | 80% |
| 3304.91 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations) | 9.3% |
| 3304.10 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-up | 6.1% |
| 3304.20 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: eye make-up | 4.1% |
| 3304.30 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: manicure or pedicure preparations | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.99 per kg, 81% below the world average of $21.51, 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.
Cosmetic exports from Nigeria
Exports of cosmetic by Nigeria reached $3.6 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (26%), United States (19%), Togo (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $934K | 26% |
| United States | $689K | 19% |
| Togo | $220K | 6.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $191K | 5.3% |
| Niger | $175K | 4.9% |
| Benin | $142K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $130K | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $112K | 3.1% |
| Cyprus | $83K | 2.3% |
| Mali | $77K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria cosmetic imports (HS 3304): 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 3304: Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), manicure or pedicure preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of cosmetic imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cosmetic worth $83.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply cosmetic to Nigeria?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by China (17%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average import price of cosmetic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.99 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $21.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cosmetic to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.8 million in 2017 to $83.0 million in 2024, an increase of 235%. The peak was 2023 at $104.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $82.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export cosmetic?
Yes. Nigeria exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, the United States and Togo. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $79.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cosmetic?
The HS code for cosmetic is heading 3304. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3304.99 (80% of the value) and 3304.91 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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