Durum wheat grain imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported durum wheat grain worth $820.9 million (111.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 147 countries. Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $1.58 billion.
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 | $820.9M | 111.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.58B | 183.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.45B | 111.8K t |
| 2021 | $90.4M | 239.4K t |
| 2020 | $68.1M | 247.6K t |
| 2019 | $32.2M | 118.8K t |
| 2018 | $52.2M | 199.2K t |
| 2017 | $21.6M | 81.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports durum wheat grain from
The largest suppliers were Poland (28%), Latvia (21%), Lithuania (19%). Among the main suppliers, Estonia grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $228.2M | 28% |
| Latvia | $171.2M | 21% |
| Lithuania | $159.8M | 20% |
| Russia | $152.1M | 19% |
| Canada | $32.7M | 4% |
| Romania | $31.8M | 3.9% |
| Estonia | $14.3M | 1.7% |
| Argentina | $9.4M | 1.2% |
| United States | $9.2M | 1.1% |
| France | $9.1M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.35 per kg, 1146% above the world average of $0.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 durum wheat grain imports (HS 1001.19): 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 1001.19: Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed.
Common questions
What is the value of durum wheat grain imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported durum wheat grain worth $820.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 147 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply durum wheat grain to Nigeria?
Poland was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($228.2 million), followed by Latvia (21%) and Lithuania (19%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Estonia grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of durum wheat grain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.35 per kg in 2024, 1146% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of durum wheat grain to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.6 million in 2017 to $820.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $1.58 billion. Over 8 years the average was $515.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for durum wheat grain?
The HS code for durum wheat grain is subheading 1001.19. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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