Insecticide imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported insecticide worth $39.8 million (14.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 47% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $80.8 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 | $39.8M | 14.1K t |
| 2023 | $75.7M | 22.9K t |
| 2022 | $78.5M | 20.0K t |
| 2021 | $72.9M | 22.7K t |
| 2020 | $72.4M | 27.7K t |
| 2019 | $80.8M | 27.9K t |
| 2018 | $39.6M | 12.9K t |
| 2017 | $73.6M | 25.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports insecticide from
China alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.1M | 61% |
| India | $13.8M | 35% |
| Spain | $936K | 2.4% |
| United States | $368K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $132K | 0.3% |
| France | $94K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $92K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $84K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $39K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.82 per kg, 70% below the world average of $9.25, 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.
Insecticide exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported insecticide worth $14.7 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13.1M | 89% |
| Ghana | $526K | 3.6% |
| Gabon | $394K | 2.7% |
| Togo | $326K | 2.2% |
| Mali | $166K | 1.1% |
| Uganda | $81K | 0.6% |
| Niger | $29K | 0.2% |
| Liberia | $23K | 0.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $22K | 0.2% |
| Benin | $22K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria insecticide imports (HS 3808.91): 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 3808.91: Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of insecticide imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported insecticide worth $39.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply insecticide to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($24.1 million), followed by India (35%) and Spain (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 299% on the year.
What is the average import price of insecticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.82 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $9.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of insecticide to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.6 million in 2017 to $39.8 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2019 at $80.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export insecticide?
Yes. Nigeria exported $14.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana and Gabon. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $25.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for insecticide?
The HS code for insecticide is subheading 3808.91. 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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