Dried pasta imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $10.1 million of dried pasta in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 531% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $10.1M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $366K | 370 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 5.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports dried pasta from
Turkey alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+804% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $9.5M | 93% |
| Egypt | $316K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $144K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $66K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $36K | 0.4% |
| India | $28K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $22K | 0.2% |
| China | $12K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.1% |
| France | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, 56% below the world average of $1.31, 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.
Dried pasta exports from Nigeria
Exports of dried pasta by Nigeria reached $3.3 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). United Kingdom alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 74% |
| Canada | $271K | 8.3% |
| Ghana | $238K | 7.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $109K | 3.3% |
| United States | $77K | 2.3% |
| Ireland | $40K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $24K | 0.7% |
| Benin | $23K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.6% |
| Senegal | $16K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria dried pasta imports (HS 1902.19): 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 1902.19: Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried pasta imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported dried pasta worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 531% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried pasta to Nigeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Egypt (3%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 804% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $1.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried pasta to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 242%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export dried pasta?
Yes. Nigeria exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Canada and Ghana. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried pasta?
The HS code for dried pasta is subheading 1902.19. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
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