Dichloromethane imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported dichloromethane worth $6.7 million (13.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.0 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 | $6.7M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 11.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 7.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports dichloromethane from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 64% |
| South Korea | $777K | 12% |
| France | $595K | 8.9% |
| Belgium | $575K | 8.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $189K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $122K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $85K | 1.3% |
| India | $78K | 1.2% |
| United States | $8K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, 22% below the world average of $0.64, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 dichloromethane imports (HS 2903.12): 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 2903.12: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: dichloromethane (methylene chloride).
Common questions
What is the value of dichloromethane imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported dichloromethane worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 171 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply dichloromethane to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of dichloromethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dichloromethane to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2022 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dichloromethane?
The HS code for dichloromethane is subheading 2903.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2903 page.
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