General lubricant imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported general lubricant worth $3.7 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.2 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 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports general lubricant from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Germany (10%), Belgium (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 42% |
| Germany | $350K | 9.5% |
| Belgium | $329K | 9% |
| France | $308K | 8.4% |
| Italy | $287K | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $281K | 7.7% |
| United States | $167K | 4.6% |
| India | $157K | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $81K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.67 per kg, 25% below the world average of $4.90, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 general lubricant imports (HS 3403.19): 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 3403.19: Lubricating preparations: (other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of general lubricant imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported general lubricant worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply general lubricant to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Belgium (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 885% on the year.
What is the average import price of general lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.67 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $4.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of general lubricant to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for general lubricant?
The HS code for general lubricant is subheading 3403.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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