Ether-alcohols (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported ether-alcohols (other) worth $4.8 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 181% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $4.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 864 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports ether-alcohols (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Belgium (22%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+736% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 32% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 22% |
| Germany | $729K | 15% |
| India | $289K | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $286K | 6% |
| Netherlands | $271K | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $180K | 3.8% |
| Japan | $172K | 3.6% |
| United States | $144K | 3% |
| Taiwan | $101K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, close to the world average of $1.91.
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-alcohols (other) imports (HS 2909.49): 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 2909.49: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: n.e.c. in item no. 2909.4.
Common questions
What is the value of ether-alcohols (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported ether-alcohols (other) worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 181% on 2023.
Which countries supply ether-alcohols (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Belgium (22%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 736% on the year.
What is the average import price of ether-alcohols (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ether-alcohols (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ether-alcohols (other)?
The HS code for ether-alcohols (other) is subheading 2909.49. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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