Live cattle imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported live cattle worth $7.8 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 79% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 99% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $30.7 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 | $7.8M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $30.7M | 13.9K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $25.1M | 17.1K t |
| 2017 | $64K | 20 t |
Where Nigeria imports live cattle from
One supplier dominates: Niger accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Niger grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $7.5M | 95% |
| South Africa | $374K | 4.8% |
| Chad | $6K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0102
| 0102.90 | Live bovines (other species) | 65% |
| 0102.29 | Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | 30% |
| 0102.21 | Pure-bred breeding cattle | 4.7% |
| 0102.39 | Live buffalo | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 69% below the world average of $3.51, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria live cattle imports (HS 0102): 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 0102: Bovine animals; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live cattle imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported live cattle worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply live cattle to Nigeria?
Niger was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and Chad (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Niger grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of live cattle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $3.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of live cattle to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64 thousand in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $30.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for live cattle?
The HS code for live cattle is heading 0102. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0102.90 (65% of the value) and 0102.29 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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