Fresh cheese imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh cheese by Nigeria reached $2.9 million in 2024 (558 tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.4 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 | $2.9M | 558 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 539 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 879 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 920 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 909 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 717 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 683 t |
Where Nigeria imports fresh cheese from
Most of the value came from Denmark (39%), Netherlands (22%), Poland (19%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $1.1M | 39% |
| Netherlands | $630K | 22% |
| Poland | $565K | 19% |
| France | $288K | 9.9% |
| Spain | $177K | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $85K | 2.9% |
| China | $10K | 0.4% |
| India | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.23 per kg, 21% above the world average of $4.31. 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 fresh cheese imports (HS 0406.10): 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 0406.10: Dairy produce: fresh cheese (including whey cheese), not fermented, and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cheese imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported fresh cheese worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 558 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cheese to Nigeria?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (22%) and Poland (19%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 650% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.23 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $4.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh cheese to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cheese?
The HS code for fresh cheese is subheading 0406.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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