Mandarins imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.6 million of mandarins in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 44% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% 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 | $2.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $924K | 852 t |
| 2019 | $196K | 187 t |
| 2018 | $74K | 85 t |
| 2017 | $113K | 103 t |
Where Nigeria imports mandarins from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 57% |
| Indonesia | $504K | 20% |
| Morocco | $396K | 16% |
| Egypt | $176K | 6.9% |
| China | $22K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, close to the world average of $1.03.
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 mandarins imports (HS 0805.21): 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 0805.21: Fruit, edible: mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of mandarins imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported mandarins worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply mandarins to Nigeria?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Indonesia (20%) and Morocco (15%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of mandarins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mandarins to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $113 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for mandarins?
The HS code for mandarins is subheading 0805.21. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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