Lactose syrup imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lactose syrup by Nigeria reached $6.5 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 172 countries for imports of this product. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% 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 | $6.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $6K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $210K | 81 t |
| 2019 | $224K | 215 t |
| 2018 | $279K | 244 t |
| 2017 | $464K | 452 t |
Where Nigeria imports lactose syrup from
France alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.3M | 51% |
| Germany | $940K | 15% |
| China | $704K | 11% |
| New Zealand | $524K | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $483K | 7.4% |
| Belgium | $273K | 4.2% |
| India | $112K | 1.7% |
| United States | $107K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $45K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
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 lactose syrup imports (HS 1702.19): 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 1702.19: Sugars: lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight less than 99% lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter.
Common questions
What is the value of lactose syrup imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported lactose syrup worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 172 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply lactose syrup to Nigeria?
France was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Germany (14%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 681% on the year.
What is the average import price of lactose syrup per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lactose syrup to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $464 thousand in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lactose syrup?
The HS code for lactose syrup is subheading 1702.19. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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