Dried pigeon peas exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dried pigeon peas by Nigeria reached $15.3 million in 2024 (12.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 72 countries for exports of this product. That is 190% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $294K | 352 t |
| 2021 | $525K | 822 t |
| 2020 | $359K | 396 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $324K | 509 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 3.0K t |
Where Nigeria exports dried pigeon peas to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $15.1M | 99% |
| United States | $219K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, close to the world average of $1.44.
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 dried pigeon peas exports (HS 0713.60): 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 0713.60: Vegetables, leguminous: pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried pigeon peas exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported dried pigeon peas worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 72 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 190% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried pigeon peas from Nigeria?
India was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($15.1 million), followed by the United States (1%) and Canada (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried pigeon peas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of dried pigeon peas from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, an increase of 788%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried pigeon peas?
The HS code for dried pigeon peas is subheading 0713.60. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 page.
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