Manganese oxide imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.3 million of manganese oxide in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 411% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% 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 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $457K | 517 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 849 t |
| 2021 | $118K | 155 t |
| 2020 | $134K | 76 t |
| 2019 | $34K | 27 t |
| 2018 | $60K | 54 t |
| 2017 | $139K | 119 t |
Where Nigeria imports manganese oxide from
India alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+803% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 82% |
| China | $324K | 14% |
| Georgia | $21K | 0.9% |
| United States | $16K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $11K | 0.5% |
| Israel | $6K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2820
| 2820.90 | Manganese oxides (other) | 85% |
| 2820.10 | Manganese dioxide | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2820.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $0.97.
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 manganese oxide imports (HS 2820): 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 2820: Manganese oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of manganese oxide imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported manganese oxide worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 141 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 411% on 2023.
Which countries supply manganese oxide to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (14%) and Georgia (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 803% on the year.
What is the average import price of manganese oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manganese oxide to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $139 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $564 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for manganese oxide?
The HS code for manganese oxide is heading 2820. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2820.90 (85% of the value) and 2820.10 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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