Evaporated milk imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $19.0 million of evaporated milk in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 462% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $53.2 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 | $19.0M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $196K | 59 t |
| 2020 | $327K | 159 t |
| 2019 | $24.9M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $53.2M | 32.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports evaporated milk from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+554% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.9M | 52% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 21% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 17% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 8% |
| Poland | $103K | 0.5% |
| Andorra | $97K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $27K | 0.1% |
| Ghana | $25K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $9K | 0% |
| Spain | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, close to the world average of $1.49.
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 evaporated milk imports (HS 0402.91): 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 0402.91: Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms.
Common questions
What is the value of evaporated milk imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported evaporated milk worth $19.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 462% on 2023.
Which countries supply evaporated milk to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (21%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 554% on the year.
What is the average import price of evaporated milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $1.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of evaporated milk to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.2 million in 2017 to $19.0 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2017 at $53.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for evaporated milk?
The HS code for evaporated milk is subheading 0402.91. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0402 page.
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