Ethyl acetate imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported ethyl acetate worth $27.8 million (28.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $27.8M | 28.4K t |
| 2023 | $20.7M | 19.4K t |
| 2022 | $22.8M | 16.8K t |
| 2021 | $31.0M | 22.1K t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 20.7K t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 18.2K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 16.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 12.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports ethyl acetate from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $22.4M | 81% |
| South Africa | $4.2M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $589K | 2.1% |
| China | $308K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $266K | 1% |
| United States | $50K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
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 ethyl acetate imports (HS 2915.31): 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 2915.31: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: ethyl acetate.
Common questions
What is the value of ethyl acetate imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported ethyl acetate worth $27.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 165 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethyl acetate to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($22.4 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethyl acetate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethyl acetate to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $27.8 million in 2024, an increase of 162%. The peak was 2021 at $31.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethyl acetate?
The HS code for ethyl acetate is subheading 2915.31. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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