Filled chocolate bars imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $5.8 million of filled chocolate bars in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.8 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 | $5.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 874 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports filled chocolate bars from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (45%), Netherlands (45%), United Kingdom (5%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.6M | 45% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 45% |
| United Kingdom | $307K | 5.3% |
| Poland | $75K | 1.3% |
| United States | $40K | 0.7% |
| China | $32K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $32K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $31K | 0.5% |
| Ukraine | $27K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $25K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 per kg, 47% below the world average of $6.43, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Filled chocolate bars exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $4.0 million of filled chocolate bars in 2024 (524 tonnes). Germany alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.3M | 83% |
| Estonia | $386K | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $258K | 6.4% |
| Ghana | $22K | 0.6% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria filled chocolate bars imports (HS 1806.31): 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 1806.31: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less.
Common questions
What is the value of filled chocolate bars imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported filled chocolate bars worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply filled chocolate bars to Nigeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (45%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of filled chocolate bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $6.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of filled chocolate bars to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2023 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export filled chocolate bars?
Yes. Nigeria exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Estonia and the Netherlands. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for filled chocolate bars?
The HS code for filled chocolate bars is subheading 1806.31. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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