Feldspar exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Nigeria exported $4.9 million of feldspar in 2024 (28.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 284% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.9M | 28.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 25.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 28.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 30.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 29.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $57K | 275 t |
| 2017 | $0K | 2 t |
Where Nigeria exports feldspar to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 96% |
| India | $105K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $48K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $24K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2529
| 2529.21 | Fluorspar (lower grade) | 97% |
| 2529.22 | Fluorspar (higher grade) | 2.4% |
| 2529.10 | Feldspar | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2529.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, 29% above the world average of $0.14. 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 feldspar exports (HS 2529): 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 2529: Feldspar; leucite; nepheline and nepheline syenite; fluorspar.
Common questions
What is the value of feldspar exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported feldspar worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 98 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy feldspar from Nigeria?
China was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by India (2%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average export price of feldspar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $0.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of feldspar from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for feldspar?
The HS code for feldspar is heading 2529. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2529.21 (97% of the value) and 2529.22 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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