Natural colorant imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of natural colorant by Nigeria reached $2.9 million in 2024 (92 tonnes). That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $2.9M | 92 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 110 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 55 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 69 t |
| 2020 | $570K | 27 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 66 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 48 t |
| 2017 | $823K | 61 t |
Where Nigeria imports natural colorant from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 52% |
| Denmark | $631K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $264K | 9.2% |
| Germany | $145K | 5.1% |
| Israel | $96K | 3.4% |
| Ireland | $86K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 2.3% |
| China | $26K | 0.9% |
| Ukraine | $19K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.96 per kg, 66% above the world average of $18.62. 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 colorant imports (HS 3203): 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 3203: Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts, not animal black); whether or not chemically defined; preparations based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin.
Common questions
What is the value of natural colorant imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported natural colorant worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural colorant to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Denmark (22%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural colorant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.96 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $18.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural colorant to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $823 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 247%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural colorant?
The HS code for natural colorant is heading 3203. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3203.00. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3203 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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