Gum Arabic exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of gum arabic by Nigeria reached $3.8 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.7K t |
Where Nigeria exports gum arabic to
One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.6M | 67% |
| Pakistan | $364K | 9.5% |
| France | $290K | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $121K | 3.2% |
| United States | $108K | 2.8% |
| Slovakia | $83K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $74K | 1.9% |
| India | $68K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $67K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, close to the world average of $3.05.
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 gum arabic exports (HS 1301.20): 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 1301.20: Gum Arabic.
Common questions
What is the value of gum arabic exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported gum arabic worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 108 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy gum arabic from Nigeria?
Germany was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Pakistan (9%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average export price of gum arabic per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $3.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of gum arabic from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gum arabic?
The HS code for gum arabic is subheading 1301.20. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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