Durum wheat seed imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.8 million of durum wheat seed in 2024 (25 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 75% from 2023. Over 2020-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 666% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.0 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 | $4.8M | 25 t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 29.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 320 t |
| 2021 | $1K | 1 t |
| 2020 | $1K | 1 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $191.60 per kg, 42478% above the world average of $0.45. 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 seed imports (HS 1001.11): 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 1001.11: Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, seed.
Common questions
What is the value of durum wheat seed imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported durum wheat seed worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 114 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply durum wheat seed to Nigeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Mexico (0%) and Lebanon (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of durum wheat seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $191.60 per kg in 2024, 42478% above the world average of $0.45 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 seed to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1 thousand in 2020 to $4.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $19.0 million. Over 5 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for durum wheat seed?
The HS code for durum wheat seed is subheading 1001.11. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
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