Fixed oils (other species) exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Nigeria exported $12.3 million of fixed oils (other species) in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 121% a year on average.
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 | $12.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 745 t |
| 2021 | $641K | 544 t |
| 2020 | $972K | 702 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 852 t |
| 2018 | $440K | 400 t |
| 2017 | $47K | 51 t |
Where Nigeria exports fixed oils (other species) to
One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 79% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $9.7M | 79% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 11% |
| India | $844K | 6.9% |
| China | $114K | 0.9% |
| Benin | $71K | 0.6% |
| United States | $70K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $44K | 0.4% |
| Niger | $29K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $26K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.44 per kg, 47% below the world average of $2.70, 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.
Fixed oils (other species) imports to Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria imported fixed oils (other species) worth $1.1 million (273 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Netherlands (37%), Egypt (32%), Kenya (8%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $416K | 37% |
| Egypt | $362K | 32% |
| Kenya | $93K | 8.3% |
| China | $85K | 7.6% |
| Morocco | $33K | 3% |
| Germany | $26K | 2.3% |
| India | $26K | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $25K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $25K | 2.2% |
| United States | $10K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria fixed oils (other species) exports (HS 1515.90): 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 1515.90: Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 1515, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of fixed oils (other species) exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported fixed oils (other species) worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy fixed oils (other species) from Nigeria?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (11%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Niger grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average export price of fixed oils (other species) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $2.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fixed oils (other species) from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $47 thousand in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import fixed oils (other species)?
Yes. Nigeria imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Egypt and Kenya. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fixed oils (other species)?
The HS code for fixed oils (other species) is subheading 1515.90. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1515 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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