Natural bitumen imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported natural bitumen worth $22.8 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 186 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 99% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 110% 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 | $22.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $96K | 124 t |
| 2020 | $132K | 186 t |
| 2019 | $205K | 203 t |
| 2018 | $263K | 284 t |
| 2017 | $127K | 165 t |
Where Nigeria imports natural bitumen from
Most of the value came from Spain (43%), Iraq (31%), Greece (14%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+470% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $9.8M | 43% |
| Iraq | $7.1M | 31% |
| Greece | $3.2M | 14% |
| Pakistan | $1.7M | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $291K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $242K | 1.1% |
| United States | $175K | 0.8% |
| Colombia | $139K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $56K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2714
| 2714.90 | Bitumen and asphalt, natural: asphaltites and asphaltic rock | 100% |
| 2714.10 | Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2714.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.44 per kg, 2010% above the world average of $0.40. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 natural bitumen imports (HS 2714): 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 2714: Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks.
Common questions
What is the value of natural bitumen imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported natural bitumen worth $22.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 186 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 99% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural bitumen to Nigeria?
Spain was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Iraq (31%) and Greece (14%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 470% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural bitumen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.44 per kg in 2024, 2010% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural bitumen to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $127 thousand in 2017 to $22.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural bitumen?
The HS code for natural bitumen is heading 2714. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2714.90 (100% of the value) and 2714.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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