Milled rice imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of milled rice by Nigeria reached $28.9 million in 2024 (47.7 thousand tonnes). That is 217% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $28.9M | 47.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 16.5K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 18.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 11.0K t |
| 2017 | $27.6M | 61.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports milled rice from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $18.1M | 63% |
| Benin | $7.7M | 27% |
| United States | $1.4M | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $303K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $32K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $18K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $13K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
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 milled rice imports (HS 1006.30): 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 1006.30: Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.
Common questions
What is the value of milled rice imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported milled rice worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 217% on 2023.
Which countries supply milled rice to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Benin (27%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of milled rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of milled rice to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.6 million in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for milled rice?
The HS code for milled rice is subheading 1006.30. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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