Kaolin imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of kaolin by Nigeria reached $5.7 million in 2024 (13.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $5.7M | 13.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 22.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 19.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 14.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 9.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports kaolin from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 89% |
| Indonesia | $582K | 10% |
| India | $51K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, 115% above the world average of $0.20. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria kaolin imports (HS 2507): 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 2507: Kaolin and other kaolinic clays; whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of kaolin imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported kaolin worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply kaolin to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Indonesia (10%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of kaolin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, 115% above the world average of $0.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of kaolin to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 219%. The peak was 2023 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for kaolin?
The HS code for kaolin is heading 2507. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2507.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2507 page.
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