Dried vegetables imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $6.0 million of dried vegetables in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 1.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports dried vegetables from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 82% of the value.
Product types under HS 0712
| 0712.20 | Dried onions | 79% |
| 0712.90 | Dried vegetable mixtures | 21% |
| 0712.39 | Dried mushrooms (other) | 0.1% |
| 0712.32 | Dried wood ear mushrooms | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0712.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.76, 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 vegetables exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported dried vegetables worth $584 thousand (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Thailand (46%), United Arab Emirates (38%), Canada (6%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $268K | 46% |
| United Arab Emirates | $224K | 38% |
| Canada | $33K | 5.6% |
| United States | $29K | 5% |
| South Africa | $9K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria dried vegetables imports (HS 0712): 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 0712: Vegetables, dried; whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried vegetables imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported dried vegetables worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried vegetables to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by China (8%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried vegetables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $3.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried vegetables to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2021 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export dried vegetables?
Yes. Nigeria exported $584 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and Canada. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried vegetables?
The HS code for dried vegetables is heading 0712. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0712.20 (79% of the value) and 0712.90 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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