Eggs in shell imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of eggs in shell by Nigeria reached $9.4 million in 2024 (653 tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.3 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 | $9.4M | 653 t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 580 t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 682 t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 911 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 969 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 700 t |
Where Nigeria imports eggs in shell from
United Kingdom alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.8M | 51% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 18% |
| France | $1.6M | 17% |
| Zambia | $644K | 6.9% |
| Tanzania | $162K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $145K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $125K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $121K | 1.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $88K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $75K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 0407
| 0407.11 | Fertile hatching eggs | 80% |
| 0407.19 | Fertile poultry eggs | 19% |
| 0407.90 | Preserved eggs | 0.5% |
| 0407.21 | Fresh chicken eggs | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.38 per kg, 539% above the world average of $2.25. 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.
Eggs in shell exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $220 thousand of eggs in shell in 2024 (752 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Niger accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $112K | 51% |
| Tanzania | $43K | 19% |
| Liberia | $25K | 12% |
| Sierra Leone | $22K | 10% |
| Uganda | $18K | 8.3% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria eggs in shell imports (HS 0407): 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 0407: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked.
Common questions
What is the value of eggs in shell imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported eggs in shell worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 653 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply eggs in shell to Nigeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 217% on the year.
What is the average import price of eggs in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.38 per kg in 2024, 539% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of eggs in shell to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2022 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export eggs in shell?
Yes. Nigeria exported $220 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Tanzania and Liberia. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for eggs in shell?
The HS code for eggs in shell is heading 0407. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0407.11 (80% of the value) and 0407.19 (19%).
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