Industrial fatty alcohols imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported industrial fatty alcohols worth $2.4 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.6 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 | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 909 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 739 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports industrial fatty alcohols from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.5M | 63% |
| Malaysia | $347K | 14% |
| Germany | $222K | 9.1% |
| India | $197K | 8.1% |
| Indonesia | $99K | 4% |
| Belgium | $34K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, close to the world average of $1.83.
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 fatty alcohols imports (HS 3823.70): 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 3823.70: Industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial fatty alcohols imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported industrial fatty alcohols worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial fatty alcohols to Nigeria?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Malaysia (14%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial fatty alcohols per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial fatty alcohols to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial fatty alcohols?
The HS code for industrial fatty alcohols is subheading 3823.70. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
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