Fatty acids (other species) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported fatty acids (other species) worth $6.7 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.5 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 | $6.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 14.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 14.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 11.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports fatty acids (other species) from
The largest suppliers were Sierra Leone (26%), Cote d'Ivoire (22%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+255% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Leone | $1.8M | 26% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.4M | 22% |
| China | $1.1M | 16% |
| India | $927K | 14% |
| Malaysia | $521K | 7.8% |
| Indonesia | $481K | 7.2% |
| Ghana | $192K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $149K | 2.2% |
| Morocco | $50K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $1.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fatty acids (other species) exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported fatty acids (other species) worth $468 thousand (556 tonnes). China alone took 90% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $421K | 90% |
| India | $38K | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 2% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria fatty acids (other species) imports (HS 3823.19): 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 3823.19: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids: acid oils from refining: (other than stearic acid, oleic acid or tall oil fatty acids).
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acids (other species) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported fatty acids (other species) worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply fatty acids (other species) to Nigeria?
Sierra Leone was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (22%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average import price of fatty acids (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fatty acids (other species) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export fatty acids (other species)?
Yes. Nigeria exported $468 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, India and the Netherlands. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acids (other species)?
The HS code for fatty acids (other species) is subheading 3823.19. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
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