Flour preparations (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $238.5 million of flour preparations (other) in 2024 (97.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $315.7 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 | $238.5M | 97.7K t |
| 2023 | $249.3M | 84.7K t |
| 2022 | $273.7M | 86.5K t |
| 2021 | $315.7M | 119.1K t |
| 2020 | $262.7M | 113.9K t |
| 2019 | $285.6M | 141.8K t |
| 2018 | $215.2M | 113.6K t |
| 2017 | $244.3M | 114.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports flour preparations (other) from
Most of the value came from Ireland (40%), Germany (20%), Malaysia (20%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $94.2M | 40% |
| Germany | $48.7M | 20% |
| Malaysia | $46.7M | 20% |
| France | $13.3M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $13.0M | 5.5% |
| China | $3.8M | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $2.3M | 1% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 0.7% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 0.7% |
| Australia | $1.7M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.44 per kg, close to the world average of $2.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flour preparations (other) exports from Nigeria
Exports of flour preparations (other) by Nigeria reached $1.5 million in 2024 (783 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ghana (25%), Cote d'Ivoire (21%), Italy (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $376K | 25% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $313K | 21% |
| Italy | $267K | 18% |
| United States | $106K | 7.1% |
| Niger | $103K | 6.9% |
| Benin | $97K | 6.5% |
| Canada | $56K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $29K | 2% |
| New Zealand | $21K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria flour preparations (other) imports (HS 1901.90): 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 1901.90: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901.
Common questions
What is the value of flour preparations (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported flour preparations (other) worth $238.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 97.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 223 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply flour preparations (other) to Nigeria?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($94.2 million), followed by Germany (20%) and Malaysia (20%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average import price of flour preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flour preparations (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $244.3 million in 2017 to $238.5 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $315.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $260.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export flour preparations (other)?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and Italy. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $237.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for flour preparations (other)?
The HS code for flour preparations (other) is subheading 1901.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 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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