Glycol ethers (other alkyl) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported glycol ethers (other alkyl) worth $2.8 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.4 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 | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $932K | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $812K | 1.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports glycol ethers (other alkyl) from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.2M | 78% |
| China | $255K | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $188K | 6.8% |
| United States | $46K | 1.7% |
| Bulgaria | $42K | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $29K | 1.1% |
| India | $24K | 0.9% |
| Benin | $13K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, 35% below the world average of $1.95, 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 glycol ethers (other alkyl) imports (HS 2909.44): 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 2909.44: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol n.e.c. in heading no. 2909.
Common questions
What is the value of glycol ethers (other alkyl) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported glycol ethers (other alkyl) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 149 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply glycol ethers (other alkyl) to Nigeria?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (9%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of glycol ethers (other alkyl) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $1.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glycol ethers (other alkyl) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $812 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 242%. The peak was 2020 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for glycol ethers (other alkyl)?
The HS code for glycol ethers (other alkyl) is subheading 2909.44. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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