Dates imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported dates worth $3.7 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 97% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.5 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 | $3.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 70.0K t |
| 2021 | $687K | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $662K | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $710K | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $816K | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $32K | 5 t |
Where Nigeria imports dates from
The largest suppliers were Niger (44%), China (32%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $1.6M | 44% |
| China | $1.2M | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $420K | 12% |
| Spain | $278K | 7.6% |
| Lebanon | $93K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.5% |
| India | $10K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $8K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.36 per kg, 83% above the world average of $1.29. 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 dates imports (HS 0804.10): 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 0804.10: Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dates imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported dates worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply dates to Nigeria?
Niger was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (32%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of dates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.36 per kg in 2024, 83% above the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dates to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dates?
The HS code for dates is subheading 0804.10. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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