Menthol imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $6.0 million of menthol in 2024 (544 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.1 million.
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 | $6.0M | 544 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 513 t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 805 t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 441 t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 439 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 383 t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 270 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 264 t |
Where Nigeria imports menthol from
Most of the value came from China (49%), India (35%), Germany (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 49% |
| India | $2.1M | 35% |
| Germany | $883K | 15% |
| South Africa | $104K | 1.7% |
| Philippines | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.11 per kg, close to the world average of $12.32.
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 menthol imports (HS 2906.11): 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 2906.11: Alcohols: cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, menthol.
Common questions
What is the value of menthol imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported menthol worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 544 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply menthol to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (35%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of menthol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.11 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $12.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of menthol to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for menthol?
The HS code for menthol is subheading 2906.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2906 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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