Industrial insecticide imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial insecticide by Nigeria reached $3.1 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.7 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 | $3.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 749 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 431 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 699 t |
| 2019 | $0K | - |
| 2018 | $0K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $161K | 2 t |
Where Nigeria imports industrial insecticide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 70% |
| India | $936K | 30% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.52 per kg, 74% below the world average of $9.77, 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 industrial insecticide imports (HS 3808.69): 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 3808.69: Insecticides: containing goods named in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, in packings of a net weight content exceeding 7.5kg.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial insecticide imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported industrial insecticide worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial insecticide to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (30%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial insecticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $9.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial insecticide to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $161 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial insecticide?
The HS code for industrial insecticide is subheading 3808.69. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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