Glutamic acid imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $149.0 million of glutamic acid in 2024 (138.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 200 countries for imports of this product. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $149.0M | 138.5K t |
| 2023 | $126.5M | 99.2K t |
| 2022 | $171.0M | 122.8K t |
| 2021 | $91.6M | 77.8K t |
| 2020 | $79.2M | 72.8K t |
| 2019 | $82.6M | 73.3K t |
| 2018 | $73.4M | 60.5K t |
| 2017 | $63.5M | 54.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports glutamic acid from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $102.6M | 69% |
| Hong Kong | $21.3M | 14% |
| Brazil | $18.2M | 12% |
| Mongolia | $2.8M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $2.1M | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| France | $811K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $28K | 0% |
| India | $24K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.38, 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 glutamic acid imports (HS 2922.42): 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 2922.42: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters: glutamic acid and its esters: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of glutamic acid imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported glutamic acid worth $149.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 200 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply glutamic acid to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($102.6 million), followed by Hong Kong (14%) and Brazil (12%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average import price of glutamic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glutamic acid to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63.5 million in 2017 to $149.0 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. The peak was 2022 at $171.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $104.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for glutamic acid?
The HS code for glutamic acid is subheading 2922.42. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
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