Edible nuts exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Nigeria exported $312.9 million of edible nuts in 2024 (314.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 171 countries for exports of this product. That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $434.2 million.
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 | $312.9M | 314.7K t |
| 2023 | $434.2M | 383.2K t |
| 2022 | $350.2M | 251.5K t |
| 2021 | $339.6M | 268.7K t |
| 2020 | $216.4M | 190.1K t |
| 2019 | $256.5M | 204.9K t |
| 2018 | $365.4M | 84.3K t |
| 2017 | $80.6M | 39.8K t |
Where Nigeria exports edible nuts to
One buyer market dominates: Vietnam accounted for 56% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $176.1M | 56% |
| India | $107.1M | 34% |
| Germany | $6.1M | 1.9% |
| United States | $4.5M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 0.6% |
| France | $1.2M | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $1.1M | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0801
| 0801.31 | Cashew nuts (in shell) | 82% |
| 0801.32 | Shelled cashew nuts | 18% |
| 0801.12 | Whole coconuts | 0% |
| 0801.11 | Desiccated coconut | 0% |
| 0801.21 | Nuts, edible: brazil nuts, fresh or dried, in shell | 0% |
| 0801.19 | Coconut (fresh or dried) | 0% |
| 0801.22 | Shelled brazil nuts | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0801.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 39% below the world average of $1.62, 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.
Edible nuts imports to Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria imported edible nuts worth $1.9 million (6.8 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Mongolia (28%), Ghana (24%), Cote d'Ivoire (16%). Among the main suppliers, Niger grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Nigeria edible nuts exports (HS 0801): 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 0801: Nuts, edible; coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.
Common questions
What is the value of edible nuts exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported edible nuts worth $312.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 314.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 171 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy edible nuts from Nigeria?
Vietnam was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($176.1 million), followed by India (34%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 733% on the year.
What is the average export price of edible nuts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $1.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of edible nuts from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $80.6 million in 2017 to $312.9 million in 2024, an increase of 288%. The peak was 2023 at $434.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $294.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import edible nuts?
Yes. Nigeria imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mongolia, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $311.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for edible nuts?
The HS code for edible nuts is heading 0801. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0801.31 (82% of the value) and 0801.32 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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