Dicalcium phosphate imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $7.0 million of dicalcium phosphate in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.4 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 | $7.0M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 10.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 4.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports dicalcium phosphate from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), India (17%), Belgium (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
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 dicalcium phosphate imports (HS 2835.25): 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 2835.25: Phosphates: calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate), whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of dicalcium phosphate imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported dicalcium phosphate worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 159 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply dicalcium phosphate to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (17%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of dicalcium phosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dicalcium phosphate to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. The peak was 2022 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dicalcium phosphate?
The HS code for dicalcium phosphate is subheading 2835.25. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2835 page.
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