Industrial ash imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial ash by Nigeria reached $2.2 million in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $2.9 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 | $2.2M | 14.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 15.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $448K | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $432K | 17.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 59.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 110.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 11.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports industrial ash from
Most of the value came from Austria (23%), India (19%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $510K | 23% |
| India | $421K | 19% |
| Germany | $380K | 17% |
| South Africa | $370K | 17% |
| Japan | $287K | 13% |
| Spain | $171K | 7.7% |
| Turkey | $57K | 2.6% |
| China | $15K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, 275% above the world average of $0.04. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 industrial ash imports (HS 2621): 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 2621: Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26; including seaweed ash (kelp) and ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial ash imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported industrial ash worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial ash to Nigeria?
Austria was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($510 thousand), followed by India (19%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial ash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 275% above the world average of $0.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial ash to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2018 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial ash?
The HS code for industrial ash is heading 2621. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2621.90. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2621 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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