Meat and fish meal imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported meat and fish meal worth $27.3 million (40.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $27.3M | 40.5K t |
| 2023 | $23.1M | 20.8K t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 21.5K t |
| 2021 | $30.8M | 35.1K t |
| 2020 | $18.6M | 27.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 24.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 17.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports meat and fish meal from
The largest suppliers were Germany (19%), Brazil (14%), Denmark (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+770% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.1M | 19% |
| Brazil | $3.9M | 14% |
| Denmark | $2.0M | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 7.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1.7M | 6.3% |
| Armenia | $1.5M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 5.2% |
| Greece | $1.3M | 4.9% |
| France | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $797K | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 2301
| 2301.10 | Meat meal | 66% |
| 2301.20 | Fish meal | 34% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, 35% below the world average of $1.03, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria meat and fish meal imports (HS 2301): 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 2301: Flours, meal and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves.
Common questions
What is the value of meat and fish meal imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported meat and fish meal worth $27.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply meat and fish meal to Nigeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Brazil (14%) and Denmark (7%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 770% on the year.
What is the average import price of meat and fish meal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $1.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of meat and fish meal to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $27.3 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2021 at $30.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat and fish meal?
The HS code for meat and fish meal is heading 2301. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2301.10 (66% of the value) and 2301.20 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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