Frozen vegetables imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.2 million of frozen vegetables in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 71% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.8 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 | $4.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $679K | 539 t |
| 2020 | $903K | 828 t |
| 2019 | $796K | 570 t |
| 2018 | $907K | 777 t |
| 2017 | $907K | 599 t |
Where Nigeria imports frozen vegetables from
The largest suppliers were United States (28%), Belgium (27%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 28% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 27% |
| China | $486K | 12% |
| India | $439K | 10% |
| South Africa | $261K | 6.2% |
| Denmark | $161K | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $141K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $124K | 2.9% |
| New Zealand | $101K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $96K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 0710
| 0710.21 | Frozen peas | 34% |
| 0710.10 | Frozen potatoes | 24% |
| 0710.40 | Frozen corn | 16% |
| 0710.90 | Frozen vegetable mixtures | 10% |
| 0710.80 | Frozen vegetables (other) | 9% |
| 0710.22 | Frozen green beans | 6.7% |
| 0710.30 | Frozen spinach | 0.7% |
| 0710.29 | Frozen legumes (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0710.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
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 frozen vegetables imports (HS 0710): 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 0710: Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water); frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen vegetables imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported frozen vegetables worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen vegetables to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Belgium (27%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen vegetables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen vegetables to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $907 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 368%. The peak was 2023 at $14.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen vegetables?
The HS code for frozen vegetables is heading 0710. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0710.21 (34% of the value) and 0710.10 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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