Malt imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of malt by Nigeria reached $89.8 million in 2024 (149.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 32% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $131.8 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 | $89.8M | 149.8K t |
| 2023 | $131.8M | 118.1K t |
| 2022 | $85.5M | 146.9K t |
| 2021 | $95.6M | 221.9K t |
| 2020 | $49.3M | 123.5K t |
| 2019 | $72.2M | 174.9K t |
| 2018 | $58.1M | 131.1K t |
| 2017 | $54.7M | 140.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports malt from
Most of the value came from Belgium (35%), China (22%), France (16%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $31.4M | 35% |
| China | $19.8M | 22% |
| France | $14.6M | 16% |
| Germany | $9.2M | 10% |
| Portugal | $8.4M | 9.3% |
| Poland | $3.0M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | $1.0M | 1.1% |
| United States | $21K | 0% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1107
| 1107.10 | Malt: not roasted | 100% |
| 1107.20 | Roasted malt | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1107.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.65.
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 malt imports (HS 1107): 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 1107: Malt; whether or not roasted.
Common questions
What is the value of malt imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported malt worth $89.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 149.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 197 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply malt to Nigeria?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($31.4 million), followed by China (22%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of malt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of malt to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.7 million in 2017 to $89.8 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2023 at $131.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for malt?
The HS code for malt is heading 1107. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1107.10 (100% of the value) and 1107.20 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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