Ether imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $14.0 million of ether in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $14.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 6.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports ether from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), Belgium (23%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 29% |
| Belgium | $3.2M | 23% |
| India | $1.7M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $992K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $839K | 6% |
| South Korea | $837K | 6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $595K | 4.3% |
| France | $268K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $252K | 1.8% |
| United States | $191K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 2909
| 2909.49 | Ether-alcohols (other) | 34% |
| 2909.60 | Organic peroxides | 26% |
| 2909.44 | Glycol ethers (other alkyl) | 20% |
| 2909.43 | Butylglycol ethers | 7.9% |
| 2909.41 | Diethylene glycol | 4.9% |
| 2909.19 | Acyclic ethers (other) | 3.5% |
| 2909.50 | Ether-phenols | 2.7% |
| 2909.30 | Aromatic ethers | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, 43% above the world average of $1.21. 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 ether imports (HS 2909): 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 2909: Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (chemically defined or not), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of ether imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported ether worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply ether to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Belgium (23%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of ether per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $1.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ether to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ether?
The HS code for ether is heading 2909. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2909.49 (34% of the value) and 2909.60 (26%).
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