Cyclic alcohol imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cyclic alcohol by Nigeria reached $7.1 million in 2024 (682 tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.0 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 | $7.1M | 683 t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 624 t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 883 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 522 t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 499 t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 466 t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 397 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 433 t |
Where Nigeria imports cyclic alcohol from
China alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 51% |
| India | $2.3M | 32% |
| Germany | $889K | 13% |
| South Africa | $137K | 1.9% |
| United States | $49K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.2% |
| Philippines | $1K | 0% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2906
| 2906.11 | Menthol | 85% |
| 2906.29 | Aromatic alcohols (other) | 12% |
| 2906.19 | Cycloalcohols (other types) | 1.3% |
| 2906.13 | Sterols and inositols | 1% |
| 2906.21 | Benzyl alcohol | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.43 per kg, 99% above the world average of $5.25. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 cyclic alcohol imports (HS 2906): 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 2906: Alcohols; cyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of cyclic alcohol imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cyclic alcohol worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 682 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply cyclic alcohol to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by India (32%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cyclic alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.43 per kg in 2024, 99% above the world average of $5.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cyclic alcohol to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cyclic alcohol?
The HS code for cyclic alcohol is heading 2906. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2906.11 (85% of the value) and 2906.29 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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