Milk fat imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported milk fat worth $2.4 million (504 tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.7 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 | $2.4M | 504 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 656 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 685 t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 2.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports milk fat from
New Zealand alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $1.6M | 68% |
| Netherlands | $413K | 17% |
| India | $263K | 11% |
| France | $43K | 1.8% |
| China | $30K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 1% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $8K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Mexico | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.84 per kg, 30% below the world average of $6.89, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria milk fat imports (HS 0405.90): 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 0405.90: Dairy produce: fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads).
Common questions
What is the value of milk fat imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported milk fat worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 504 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply milk fat to Nigeria?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (17%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average import price of milk fat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.84 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $6.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of milk fat to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 79%. The peak was 2017 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for milk fat?
The HS code for milk fat is subheading 0405.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
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