Fuel and oil additive imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fuel and oil additive by Nigeria reached $10.2 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $10.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 1.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports fuel and oil additive from
The largest suppliers were United States (20%), France (13%), India (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.1M | 20% |
| France | $1.4M | 13% |
| India | $1.2M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $848K | 8.3% |
| South Africa | $819K | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $783K | 7.7% |
| China | $559K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $536K | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $467K | 4.6% |
| Egypt | $379K | 3.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.39 per kg, close to the world average of $3.98.
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 fuel and oil additive imports (HS 3811.90): 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 3811.90: Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including gasoline), n.e.c. in heading no. 3811.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel and oil additive imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported fuel and oil additive worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply fuel and oil additive to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by France (13%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of fuel and oil additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.39 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $3.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fuel and oil additive to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2022 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fuel and oil additive?
The HS code for fuel and oil additive is subheading 3811.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3811 page.
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