Fresh milk imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $5.8 million of fresh milk in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 3.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports fresh milk from
The largest suppliers were Germany (43%), Netherlands (33%), France (6%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+269% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.5M | 43% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 33% |
| France | $352K | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $241K | 4.1% |
| Denmark | $167K | 2.9% |
| China | $149K | 2.6% |
| Mongolia | $97K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $90K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $83K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $78K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 0401
| 0401.20 | Semi-skimmed milk | 80% |
| 0401.50 | Double cream | 11% |
| 0401.10 | Skim milk | 8.2% |
| 0401.40 | Whole milk | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
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 milk imports (HS 0401): 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 0401: Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh milk imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported fresh milk worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh milk to Nigeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (33%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 269% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.94 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 milk to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh milk?
The HS code for fresh milk is heading 0401. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0401.20 (80% of the value) and 0401.50 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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