Methyl isobutyl ketone imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of methyl isobutyl ketone by Nigeria reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.2 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 | $2.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 993 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 817 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 964 t |
Where Nigeria imports methyl isobutyl ketone from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (50%), India (32%), South Korea (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.0M | 50% |
| India | $652K | 32% |
| South Korea | $160K | 7.8% |
| China | $160K | 7.8% |
| United States | $60K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, close to the world average of $1.60.
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 methyl isobutyl ketone imports (HS 2914.13): 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 2914.13: Ketones: acyclic, without other oxygen function, 4-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone).
Common questions
What is the value of methyl isobutyl ketone imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported methyl isobutyl ketone worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 119 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply methyl isobutyl ketone to Nigeria?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by India (32%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of methyl isobutyl ketone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $1.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of methyl isobutyl ketone to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2021 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for methyl isobutyl ketone?
The HS code for methyl isobutyl ketone is subheading 2914.13. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2914 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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