Honey imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported honey worth $3.3 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.2 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 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $528K | 231 t |
| 2020 | $707K | 254 t |
| 2019 | $632K | 226 t |
| 2018 | $384K | 177 t |
| 2017 | $653K | 182 t |
Where Nigeria imports honey from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (42%), China (36%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 42% |
| China | $1.2M | 36% |
| United Arab Emirates | $230K | 7.1% |
| Spain | $114K | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $93K | 2.9% |
| India | $90K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $50K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $35K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $31K | 0.9% |
| New Zealand | $20K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, 26% below the world average of $2.78, 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 honey imports (HS 0409): 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 0409: Honey; natural.
Common questions
What is the value of honey imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported honey worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply honey to Nigeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (36%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of honey per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $2.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of honey to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $653 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 399%. The peak was 2022 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for honey?
The HS code for honey is heading 0409. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0409.00. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0409 page.
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