Ketone imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $14.8 million of ketone in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.5 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 | $14.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $17.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 4.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports ketone from
China alone supplied 55% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.2M | 55% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 12% |
| India | $1.7M | 12% |
| South Korea | $617K | 4.2% |
| France | $336K | 2.3% |
| United States | $262K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $259K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $213K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $182K | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $137K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 2914
| 2914.79 | Halogenated quinones | 29% |
| 2914.11 | Acetone | 15% |
| 2914.22 | Cyclohexanone | 14% |
| 2914.12 | Butanone | 14% |
| 2914.13 | Methyl isobutyl ketone | 14% |
| 2914.71 | Ketones and quinones: halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: chlordecone (ISO) | 6.1% |
| 2914.29 | Cyclic ketones (other) | 3.8% |
| 2914.50 | Ketone-phenols | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2914.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, close to the world average of $2.22.
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 ketone imports (HS 2914): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2914: Ketones and quinones; whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrostated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of ketone imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported ketone worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply ketone to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by South Africa (12%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of ketone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $2.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ketone to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. The peak was 2022 at $21.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ketone?
The HS code for ketone is heading 2914. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2914.79 (29% of the value) and 2914.11 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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