Hormone medicaments (bulk) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported hormone medicaments (bulk) worth $6.1 million (471 tonnes). That is 74% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $23.2 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 | $6.1M | 471 t |
| 2023 | $23.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $15.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 635 t |
Where Nigeria imports hormone medicaments (bulk) from
Indonesia alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $5.8M | 95% |
| Switzerland | $126K | 2.1% |
| India | $90K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $26K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $16K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.3% |
| China | $3K | 0% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.92 per kg, 93% below the world average of $188.87, 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.
Hormone medicaments (bulk) exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $431 thousand of hormone medicaments (bulk) in 2024 (42 tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $319K | 74% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $65K | 15% |
| Sierra Leone | $47K | 11% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria hormone medicaments (bulk) imports (HS 3003.39): 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 3003.39: Medicaments: containing hormones (excluding insulin), (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of hormone medicaments (bulk) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported hormone medicaments (bulk) worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 471 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply hormone medicaments (bulk) to Nigeria?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Switzerland (2%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 715% on the year.
What is the average import price of hormone medicaments (bulk) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.92 per kg in 2024, 93% below the world average of $188.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hormone medicaments (bulk) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $23.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export hormone medicaments (bulk)?
Yes. Nigeria exported $431 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hormone medicaments (bulk)?
The HS code for hormone medicaments (bulk) is subheading 3003.39. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3003 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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