Malt extract imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of malt extract by Nigeria reached $300.5 million in 2024 (111.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $300.5M | 111.4K t |
| 2023 | $316.1M | 97.5K t |
| 2022 | $344.3M | 101.4K t |
| 2021 | $350.2M | 126.1K t |
| 2020 | $290.6M | 120.6K t |
| 2019 | $314.6M | 149.1K t |
| 2018 | $236.3M | 118.1K t |
| 2017 | $281.2M | 121.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports malt extract from
The largest suppliers were Ireland (32%), Germany (16%), Malaysia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $97.3M | 32% |
| Germany | $48.8M | 16% |
| Malaysia | $46.7M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $24.5M | 8.2% |
| Mexico | $22.1M | 7.4% |
| France | $13.5M | 4.5% |
| Brazil | $6.7M | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $6.1M | 2% |
| Ghana | $5.2M | 1.7% |
| China | $4.3M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 1901
| 1901.90 | Flour preparations (other) | 79% |
| 1901.10 | Infant formula | 19% |
| 1901.20 | Baking mixes | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.70 per kg, 24% below the world average of $3.56, 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.
Malt extract exports from Nigeria
Exports of malt extract by Nigeria reached $1.7 million in 2024 (876 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ghana (22%), Cote d'Ivoire (19%), Italy (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $376K | 22% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $316K | 19% |
| Italy | $267K | 16% |
| Benin | $151K | 9% |
| United States | $109K | 6.5% |
| Niger | $107K | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $100K | 6% |
| Canada | $58K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $29K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria malt extract imports (HS 1901): 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 1901: Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa (or less than 40% by weight) and food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, no cocoa (or less than 5% by weight), weights calculated on a totally defatted basis, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of malt extract imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported malt extract worth $300.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply malt extract to Nigeria?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($97.3 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Malaysia (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of malt extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.70 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $3.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of malt extract to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $281.2 million in 2017 to $300.5 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $350.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $304.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export malt extract?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and Italy. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $298.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for malt extract?
The HS code for malt extract is heading 1901. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1901.90 (79% of the value) and 1901.10 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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