Medicinal plants exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria exported medicinal plants worth $127.8 million (64.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 194 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127.8M | 64.8K t |
| 2023 | $111.6M | 29.9K t |
| 2022 | $35.6M | 18.1K t |
| 2021 | $23.5M | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $25.3M | 16.0K t |
| 2019 | $33.9M | 18.3K t |
| 2018 | $29.6M | 17.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 7.1K t |
Where Nigeria exports medicinal plants to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (45%), United States (16%), Egypt (6%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $57.3M | 45% |
| United States | $20.8M | 16% |
| Egypt | $8.1M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $8.1M | 6.3% |
| Peru | $7.8M | 6.1% |
| China | $6.1M | 4.8% |
| El Salvador | $3.5M | 2.7% |
| Nicaragua | $1.9M | 1.5% |
| India | $1.8M | 1.4% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 1211
| 1211.90 | Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal… | 100% |
| 1211.20 | Ginseng roots | 0.1% |
| 1211.40 | Poppy straw: of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried… | 0% |
| 1211.50 | Ephedra, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried… | 0% |
| 1211.30 | Coca leaf: of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1211.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, 49% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
Medicinal plants imports to Nigeria
Imports of medicinal plants by Nigeria reached $1.5 million in 2024 (573 tonnes). Most of the value came from Morocco (36%), Egypt (18%), Indonesia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Benin grew fastest (+263% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria medicinal plants exports (HS 1211): 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 1211: Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered.
Common questions
What is the value of medicinal plants exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported medicinal plants worth $127.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 194 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy medicinal plants from Nigeria?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($57.3 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 92 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average export price of medicinal plants per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of medicinal plants from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $127.8 million in 2024, an increase of 776%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $50.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import medicinal plants?
Yes. Nigeria imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Morocco, Egypt and Indonesia. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $126.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicinal plants?
The HS code for medicinal plants is heading 1211. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1211.90 (100% of the value) and 1211.20 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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