Gluconic acid imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.0 million of gluconic acid in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 601% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $2.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $292K | 183 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 623 t |
| 2021 | $265K | 215 t |
| 2020 | $141K | 179 t |
| 2019 | $198K | 236 t |
| 2018 | $254K | 253 t |
| 2017 | $399K | 411 t |
Where Nigeria imports gluconic acid from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 93% |
| India | $75K | 3.7% |
| France | $37K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $37K | 1.8% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, 100% above the world average of $0.99. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 gluconic acid imports (HS 2918.16): 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 2918.16: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), gluconic acid, its salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of gluconic acid imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported gluconic acid worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 601% on 2023.
Which countries supply gluconic acid to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (4%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 526% on the year.
What is the average import price of gluconic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gluconic acid to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $399 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 412%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $597 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for gluconic acid?
The HS code for gluconic acid is subheading 2918.16. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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