Methionine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of methionine by Nigeria reached $11.2 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $11.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports methionine from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (38%), China (29%), Japan (17%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $4.2M | 38% |
| China | $3.2M | 29% |
| Japan | $1.9M | 17% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 14% |
| France | $188K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $51K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 0.3% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, close to the world average of $2.54.
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 methionine imports (HS 2930.40): 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 2930.40: Organo-sulphur compounds: methionine.
Common questions
What is the value of methionine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported methionine worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 156 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply methionine to Nigeria?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by China (29%) and Japan (17%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of methionine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $2.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of methionine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 240%. The peak was 2022 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for methionine?
The HS code for methionine is subheading 2930.40. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2930 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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