Glycerol (HS 2905.45) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.8 million of glycerol (hs 2905.45) in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). That is 44% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.5 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 | $2.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 4.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports glycerol (hs 2905.45) from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (36%), Indonesia (24%), Malaysia (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+299% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.0M | 36% |
| Indonesia | $665K | 24% |
| Malaysia | $387K | 14% |
| Germany | $183K | 6.5% |
| China | $169K | 6% |
| South Africa | $138K | 4.9% |
| Senegal | $129K | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $50K | 1.8% |
| India | $49K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $31K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.76.
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 2905.45: Alcohols: polyhydric, glycerol.
Common questions
What is the value of glycerol (hs 2905.45) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported glycerol (hs 2905.45) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply glycerol (hs 2905.45) to Nigeria?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Indonesia (24%) and Malaysia (14%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 299% on the year.
What is the average import price of glycerol (hs 2905.45) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glycerol (hs 2905.45) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for glycerol (hs 2905.45)?
The HS code for glycerol (hs 2905.45) is subheading 2905.45. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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