Essential oil imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of essential oil by Nigeria reached $7.3 million in 2024 (624 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.4 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 | $7.3M | 624 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 818 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 660 t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 749 t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 862 t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 862 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 795 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 448 t |
Where Nigeria imports essential oil from
India alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.5M | 62% |
| China | $1.1M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $435K | 6% |
| Germany | $425K | 5.8% |
| Spain | $209K | 2.9% |
| Pakistan | $180K | 2.5% |
| United States | $143K | 2% |
| Italy | $117K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $33K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3301
| 3301.90 | Essential oil extract | 63% |
| 3301.29 | Miscellaneous essential oil | 22% |
| 3301.25 | Mint essential oil | 4.1% |
| 3301.12 | Orange essential oil | 3.4% |
| 3301.24 | Peppermint essential oil | 2.9% |
| 3301.30 | Resinoid | 2.8% |
| 3301.19 | Citrus essential oil | 1.7% |
| 3301.13 | Lemon essential oil | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.69 per kg, 51% below the world average of $23.68, 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.
Essential oil exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $247 thousand of essential oil in 2024 (8 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+540% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $162K | 66% |
| Switzerland | $18K | 7.1% |
| France | $14K | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $11K | 4.4% |
| China | $9K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $8K | 3.4% |
| Ireland | $4K | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $3K | 1.4% |
| Argentina | $3K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria essential oil imports (HS 3301): 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 3301: Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins.
Common questions
What is the value of essential oil imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported essential oil worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 624 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply essential oil to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (15%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of essential oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.69 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $23.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of essential oil to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2019 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export essential oil?
Yes. Nigeria exported $247 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Switzerland and France. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for essential oil?
The HS code for essential oil is heading 3301. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3301.90 (63% of the value) and 3301.29 (22%).
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