Milk protein products imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of milk protein products by Nigeria reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 202% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $2.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $685K | 400 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 661 t |
| 2021 | $61K | 22 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 973 t |
| 2019 | $385K | 300 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 677 t |
| 2017 | $364K | 249 t |
Where Nigeria imports milk protein products from
Germany alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 91% |
| China | $158K | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, 50% below the world average of $2.52, 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 protein products imports (HS 0404.90): 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 0404.90: Dairy produce: natural milk constituents (excluding whey), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, n.e.c. in chapter 04.
Common questions
What is the value of milk protein products imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported milk protein products worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 202% on 2023.
Which countries supply milk protein products to Nigeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (8%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 415% on the year.
What is the average import price of milk protein products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $2.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of milk protein products to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $364 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 467%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for milk protein products?
The HS code for milk protein products is subheading 0404.90. 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 0404 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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