Detergent imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported detergent worth $58.1 million (30.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $80.4 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 | $58.1M | 30.3K t |
| 2023 | $60.7M | 35.0K t |
| 2022 | $72.6M | 37.8K t |
| 2021 | $62.1M | 30.4K t |
| 2020 | $54.0M | 31.9K t |
| 2019 | $61.3M | 36.2K t |
| 2018 | $68.6M | 43.9K t |
| 2017 | $80.4M | 52.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports detergent from
Most of the value came from China (44%), United Kingdom (11%), South Korea (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.4M | 44% |
| United Kingdom | $6.6M | 11% |
| South Korea | $6.0M | 10% |
| India | $5.3M | 9.1% |
| United States | $2.1M | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $1.7M | 3% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| France | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $901K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 3402
| 3402.90 | Bulk washing concentrate | 30% |
| 3402.13 | Non-ionic surfactant | 27% |
| 3402.11 | Anionic surfactant | 27% |
| 3402.20 | Retail laundry detergent | 6.7% |
| 3402.19 | Amphoteric surfactant | 5.1% |
| 3402.12 | Cationic surfactant | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, close to the world average of $1.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Detergent exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported detergent worth $2.8 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.5M | 55% |
| Niger | $380K | 14% |
| Mauritania | $245K | 8.7% |
| Ghana | $201K | 7.1% |
| Togo | $183K | 6.5% |
| Benin | $71K | 2.5% |
| Senegal | $61K | 2.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $32K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $30K | 1.1% |
| Angola | $23K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria detergent imports (HS 3402): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3402: Organic surface-active agents (not soap); surface-active, washing (including auxiliary washing) and cleaning preparations, containing soap or not, excluding those of heading no. 3401.
Common questions
What is the value of detergent imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported detergent worth $58.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply detergent to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($25.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 754% on the year.
What is the average import price of detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of detergent to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.4 million in 2017 to $58.1 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $80.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export detergent?
Yes. Nigeria exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Niger and Mauritania. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $55.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for detergent?
The HS code for detergent is heading 3402. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3402.90 (30% of the value) and 3402.13 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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