Inorganic acid imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $13.2 million of inorganic acid in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $21.4 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 | $13.2M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 2.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports inorganic acid from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 50% |
| India | $5.0M | 38% |
| Netherlands | $684K | 5.2% |
| South Africa | $290K | 2.2% |
| United States | $199K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $83K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $70K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $60K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $53K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $43K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2811
| 2811.22 | Silicon dioxide | 92% |
| 2811.29 | Nonmetal oxides (other) | 6.8% |
| 2811.21 | Carbon dioxide | 1.2% |
| 2811.19 | Inorganic acids (other) | 0.5% |
| 2811.12 | Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid) | 0% |
| 2811.11 | Hydrofluoric acid | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, 20% above the world average of $0.99. 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.
Inorganic acid exports from Nigeria
Exports of inorganic acid by Nigeria reached $492 thousand in 2024 (665 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cameroon (40%), Burkina Faso (20%), Niger (17%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | $199K | 41% |
| Burkina Faso | $100K | 20% |
| Niger | $84K | 17% |
| Benin | $39K | 8% |
| Ghana | $34K | 7% |
| Belgium | $24K | 4.9% |
| Togo | $12K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria inorganic acid imports (HS 2811): 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 2811: Inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals; n.e.c. in heading no. 2806 to 2810.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic acid imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported inorganic acid worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic acid to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by India (37%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 541% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of inorganic acid to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2023 at $21.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export inorganic acid?
Yes. Nigeria exported $492 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cameroon, Burkina Faso and Niger. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for inorganic acid?
The HS code for inorganic acid is heading 2811. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2811.22 (91% of the value) and 2811.29 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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