Imide imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of imide by Nigeria reached $4.8 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.1 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 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 775 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 769 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 586 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 455 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 463 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 469 t |
Where Nigeria imports imide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 75% |
| India | $534K | 11% |
| Germany | $387K | 8.1% |
| Egypt | $178K | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $84K | 1.8% |
| France | $9K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Norway | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2925
| 2925.11 | Saccharin | 61% |
| 2925.29 | Imines | 34% |
| 2925.19 | Imides (other) | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.65 per kg, 49% below the world average of $7.11, 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 imide imports (HS 2925): 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 2925: Carboxyimide-function compounds (including saccharin and its salts) and imine-function compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of imide imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported imide worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply imide to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by India (11%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of imide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.65 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $7.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of imide to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2023 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for imide?
The HS code for imide is heading 2925. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2925.11 (61% of the value) and 2925.29 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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