Legume and root flour imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of legume and root flour by Nigeria reached $6.9 million in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 86% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $48.5 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 | $6.9M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $48.5M | 34.0K t |
| 2022 | $34.8M | 21.4K t |
| 2021 | $619K | 660 t |
| 2020 | $782K | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $873K | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $937K | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports legume and root flour from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 78% |
| United States | $531K | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $443K | 6.4% |
| Indonesia | $210K | 3.1% |
| India | $159K | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $106K | 1.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $23K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $11K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1106
| 1106.20 | Root vegetable flour | 83% |
| 1106.10 | Legume flour | 9.2% |
| 1106.30 | Fruit and nut flour | 8.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1106.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 55% below the world average of $1.96, 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.
Legume and root flour exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $5.2 million of legume and root flour in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (32%), Canada (25%), United Kingdom (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+403% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.7M | 32% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $966K | 19% |
| Niger | $808K | 16% |
| Italy | $88K | 1.7% |
| Ireland | $75K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $50K | 1% |
| Norway | $31K | 0.6% |
| France | $27K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria legume and root flour imports (HS 1106): 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 1106: Flour, meal and powder; of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading no. 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714 or of the products of chapter 8.
Common questions
What is the value of legume and root flour imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported legume and root flour worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply legume and root flour to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by the United States (8%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 666% on the year.
What is the average import price of legume and root flour per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $1.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of legume and root flour to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 542%. The peak was 2023 at $48.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export legume and root flour?
Yes. Nigeria exported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for legume and root flour?
The HS code for legume and root flour is heading 1106. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1106.20 (83% of the value) and 1106.10 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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