Mixed xylene isomers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.6 million of mixed xylene isomers in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 65% 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 | $4.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $532K | 724 t |
| 2019 | $997K | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $983K | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $139K | 167 t |
Where Nigeria imports mixed xylene isomers from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (42%), China (27%), Taiwan (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+613% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.9M | 42% |
| China | $1.2M | 27% |
| Taiwan | $530K | 12% |
| Germany | $289K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $262K | 5.8% |
| India | $122K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $89K | 2% |
| Thailand | $82K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $31K | 0.7% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
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 mixed xylene isomers imports (HS 2902.44): 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 2902.44: Cyclic hydrocarbons: mixed xylene isomers.
Common questions
What is the value of mixed xylene isomers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported mixed xylene isomers worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply mixed xylene isomers to Nigeria?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (27%) and Taiwan (12%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 613% on the year.
What is the average import price of mixed xylene isomers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mixed xylene isomers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $139 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for mixed xylene isomers?
The HS code for mixed xylene isomers is subheading 2902.44. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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