Infant formula imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of infant formula by Nigeria reached $58.2 million in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $58.2M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $65.7M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $69.4M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $33.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $27.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $28.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $35.7M | 7.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports infant formula from
Most of the value came from Mexico (38%), Netherlands (20%), Brazil (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $22.1M | 38% |
| Netherlands | $11.4M | 20% |
| Brazil | $6.7M | 11% |
| Ghana | $5.1M | 8.8% |
| Singapore | $4.6M | 8% |
| Ireland | $3.1M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $983K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.39 per kg, 49% below the world average of $8.59, 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 infant formula imports (HS 1901.10): 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 1901.10: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of infant formula imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported infant formula worth $58.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply infant formula to Nigeria?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($22.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (20%) and Brazil (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of infant formula per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.39 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $8.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of infant formula to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.7 million in 2017 to $58.2 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2022 at $69.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for infant formula?
The HS code for infant formula is subheading 1901.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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