Edible nuts (other varieties) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.8 million of edible nuts (other varieties) in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 136% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 122% a year on average.
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 | $3.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 8 t |
| 2021 | $273K | 430 t |
| 2020 | $40K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $26K | 27 t |
| 2018 | $115K | 375 t |
| 2017 | $14K | 1 t |
Where Nigeria imports edible nuts (other varieties) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 83% |
| Niger | $382K | 10% |
| Ghana | $103K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $83K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $44K | 1.2% |
| India | $21K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 89% below the world average of $6.91, 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 (other varieties) exports from Nigeria
Exports of edible nuts (other varieties) by Nigeria reached $510 thousand in 2024 (153 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+757% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $388K | 76% |
| United Kingdom | $96K | 19% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $16K | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $3K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $2K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Niger | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria edible nuts (other varieties) imports (HS 0802.90): 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 0802.90: Nuts, edible: n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 and 0802, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.
Common questions
What is the value of edible nuts (other varieties) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported edible nuts (other varieties) worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 136% on 2023.
Which countries supply edible nuts (other varieties) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Niger (10%) and Ghana (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of edible nuts (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $6.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of edible nuts (other varieties) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $995 thousand a year.
Does Nigeria also export edible nuts (other varieties)?
Yes. Nigeria exported $510 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for edible nuts (other varieties)?
The HS code for edible nuts (other varieties) is subheading 0802.90. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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