Lecithins imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lecithins by Nigeria reached $2.0 million in 2024 (708 tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $2.0M | 708 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 523 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 494 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 407 t |
| 2020 | $767K | 342 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 789 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 605 t |
| 2017 | $892K | 478 t |
Where Nigeria imports lecithins from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), India (28%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $914K | 45% |
| India | $570K | 28% |
| Netherlands | $272K | 13% |
| Serbia | $147K | 7.3% |
| Germany | $100K | 5% |
| Brazil | $25K | 1.2% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.86 per kg, 61% above the world average of $1.78. 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.
Lecithins exports from Nigeria
Exports of lecithins by Nigeria reached $890 thousand in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (49%), Serbia (16%), Turkey (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+299% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $440K | 49% |
| Serbia | $139K | 16% |
| Turkey | $135K | 15% |
| Romania | $101K | 11% |
| China | $64K | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 1.1% |
| Niger | $3K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria lecithins imports (HS 2923.20): 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 2923.20: Lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of lecithins imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported lecithins worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 708 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply lecithins to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($914 thousand), followed by India (28%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of lecithins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $1.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lecithins to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $892 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2022 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export lecithins?
Yes. Nigeria exported $890 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Serbia and Turkey. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lecithins?
The HS code for lecithins is subheading 2923.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2923 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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