Mineral and carbon products imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.7 million of mineral and carbon products in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $3.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $920K | 615 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 747 t |
| 2018 | $909K | 268 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 804 t |
Where Nigeria imports mineral and carbon products from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 64% |
| India | $558K | 15% |
| Germany | $128K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $113K | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $75K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $66K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $46K | 1.3% |
| France | $38K | 1% |
| Spain | $35K | 1% |
Product types under HS 6815
| 6815.99 | Mineral and stone articles (other) | 86% |
| 6815.10 | Graphite and carbon articles | 9.8% |
| 6815.91 | Magnesite and dolomite products | 3.9% |
| 6815.20 | Peat: articles of peat n.e.c. or included | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 per kg, 44% below the world average of $6.07, 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 mineral and carbon products imports (HS 6815): 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 6815: Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including carbon fibres, articles of carbon fibres and articles of peat), not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral and carbon products imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported mineral and carbon products worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral and carbon products to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by India (15%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 880% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral and carbon products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $6.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral and carbon products to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral and carbon products?
The HS code for mineral and carbon products is heading 6815. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6815.99 (86% of the value) and 6815.10 (10%).
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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