Hydrochloric acid imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.4 million of hydrochloric acid in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 52% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.9 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 | $2.4M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 14.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 7.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports hydrochloric acid from
One supplier dominates: Pakistan accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $1.2M | 51% |
| India | $1.0M | 42% |
| United Arab Emirates | $79K | 3.3% |
| China | $37K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $28K | 1.2% |
| Qatar | $22K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2806
| 2806.10 | Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid) | 100% |
| 2806.20 | Chlorosulphuric acid | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, close to the world average of $0.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria hydrochloric acid imports (HS 2806): 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 2806: Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid); chlorosulphuric acid.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrochloric acid imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported hydrochloric acid worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrochloric acid to Nigeria?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (42%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of hydrochloric acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydrochloric acid to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2023 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrochloric acid?
The HS code for hydrochloric acid is heading 2806. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2806.10. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2806 page.
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