Meat meal imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of meat meal by Nigeria reached $17.9 million in 2024 (33.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 85% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $17.9M | 33.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 23.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 17.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 16.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 10.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports meat meal from
The largest suppliers were Germany (25%), Netherlands (10%), Czech Republic (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.4M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 9.9% |
| Czech Republic | $1.7M | 9.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 7.7% |
| Greece | $1.3M | 7.4% |
| France | $1.3M | 7% |
| Denmark | $900K | 5% |
| Italy | $797K | 4.5% |
| Latvia | $778K | 4.4% |
| China | $763K | 4.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, close to the world average of $0.61.
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 meat meal imports (HS 2301.10): 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 2301.10: Flours, meals and pellets: of meat or meat offal, greaves.
Common questions
What is the value of meat meal imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported meat meal worth $17.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 146 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply meat meal to Nigeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (10%) and the Czech Republic (10%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Latvia grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average import price of meat meal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of meat meal to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $17.9 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat meal?
The HS code for meat meal is subheading 2301.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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