Fuel additive imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $53.4 million of fuel additive in 2024 (15.9 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $123.1 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 | $53.4M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $60.4M | 16.0K t |
| 2022 | $123.1M | 30.6K t |
| 2021 | $67.3M | 26.0K t |
| 2020 | $58.1M | 22.8K t |
| 2019 | $55.7M | 20.6K t |
| 2018 | $52.9M | 19.2K t |
| 2017 | $67.6M | 23.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports fuel additive from
The largest suppliers were India (20%), Belgium (17%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+360% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.7M | 20% |
| Belgium | $8.9M | 17% |
| Italy | $8.1M | 15% |
| France | $6.4M | 12% |
| China | $5.0M | 9.4% |
| United States | $4.6M | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $731K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3811
| 3811.21 | Lubricating oil additive | 69% |
| 3811.90 | Fuel and oil additive | 19% |
| 3811.19 | Non-lead anti-knock additive | 6.9% |
| 3811.29 | Synthetic lubricant additive | 4.3% |
| 3811.11 | Lead anti-knock additive | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, close to the world average of $3.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 3811: Anti-knock preparations, oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and the like, for mineral oils (including gasoline) or other liquids used for the same purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel additive imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported fuel additive worth $53.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply fuel additive to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by Belgium (17%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average import price of fuel additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fuel additive to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.6 million in 2017 to $53.4 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $123.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fuel additive?
The HS code for fuel additive is heading 3811. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3811.21 (69% of the value) and 3811.90 (19%).
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