Heterocyclic nitrogen compound imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported heterocyclic nitrogen compound worth $20.5 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $20.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $23.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $18.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.7M | 2.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports heterocyclic nitrogen compound from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.1M | 54% |
| India | $8.3M | 41% |
| Germany | $272K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $218K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $140K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $96K | 0.5% |
| United States | $93K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $87K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $79K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $65K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2933
| 2933.29 | Imidazole compounds (other) | 25% |
| 2933.59 | Pyrimidine and piperazine compounds | 21% |
| 2933.61 | Melamine | 14% |
| 2933.99 | Heterocyclic nitrogen compounds (other) | 9.9% |
| 2933.69 | Triazine compounds (other) | 8.6% |
| 2933.19 | Pyrazole compounds (other) | 8.2% |
| 2933.39 | Pyridine derivatives (other) | 7.7% |
| 2933.91 | Benzodiazepines | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2933.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.83 per kg, 78% below the world average of $21.59, 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 heterocyclic nitrogen compound imports (HS 2933): 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 2933: Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only.
Common questions
What is the value of heterocyclic nitrogen compound imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported heterocyclic nitrogen compound worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply heterocyclic nitrogen compound to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by India (40%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 590% on the year.
What is the average import price of heterocyclic nitrogen compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.83 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $21.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heterocyclic nitrogen compound to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.7 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $23.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for heterocyclic nitrogen compound?
The HS code for heterocyclic nitrogen compound is heading 2933. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2933.29 (25% of the value) and 2933.59 (21%).
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