Diatomite bricks imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diatomite bricks by Nigeria reached $3.0 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average.
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 | $3.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $951K | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $415K | 754 t |
| 2017 | $371K | 658 t |
Where Nigeria imports diatomite bricks from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (38%), Italy (33%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 38% |
| Italy | $970K | 33% |
| China | $525K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $129K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $115K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.6% |
| India | $16K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $10K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 44% above the world average of $0.45. 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria diatomite bricks imports (HS 6901): 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 6901: Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths.
Common questions
What is the value of diatomite bricks imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported diatomite bricks worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply diatomite bricks to Nigeria?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Italy (33%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 703% on the year.
What is the average import price of diatomite bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diatomite bricks to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $371 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 697%. The peak was 2023 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for diatomite bricks?
The HS code for diatomite bricks is heading 6901. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6901.00. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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