Food flavoring compound imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food flavoring compound by Nigeria reached $179.9 million in 2024 (15.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $239.4 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 | $179.9M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $152.6M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $164.1M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $197.5M | 22.1K t |
| 2020 | $204.2M | 15.1K t |
| 2019 | $207.1M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $194.6M | 12.5K t |
| 2017 | $239.4M | 11.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports food flavoring compound from
Most of the value came from Eswatini (27%), Ireland (23%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $48.2M | 27% |
| Ireland | $42.2M | 23% |
| Germany | $14.6M | 8.1% |
| South Africa | $14.2M | 7.9% |
| China | $12.3M | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $12.2M | 6.8% |
| France | $7.6M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $6.4M | 3.5% |
| India | $6.1M | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $5.8M | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.30 per kg, 48% below the world average of $21.88, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria food flavoring compound imports (HS 3302.10): 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 3302.10: Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries.
Common questions
What is the value of food flavoring compound imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported food flavoring compound worth $179.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply food flavoring compound to Nigeria?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($48.2 million), followed by Ireland (23%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of food flavoring compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.30 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $21.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of food flavoring compound to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $239.4 million in 2017 to $179.9 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2017 at $239.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $192.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for food flavoring compound?
The HS code for food flavoring compound is subheading 3302.10. It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3302 page.
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