Natural rubber (other forms) exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Nigeria exported $3.0 million of natural rubber (other forms) in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 47% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 4.5K t |
Where Nigeria exports natural rubber (other forms) to
Spain alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.0M | 66% |
| United States | $1.0M | 33% |
| India | $34K | 1.1% |
| Niger | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, 25% above the world average of $1.54. 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.
Natural rubber (other forms) imports to Nigeria
Nigeria imported $224 thousand of natural rubber (other forms) in 2024 (442 tonnes). China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $217K | 97% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria natural rubber (other forms) exports (HS 4001.29): 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 4001.29: Rubber: natural (excluding latex, technically specified natural rubber and smoked sheets), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of natural rubber (other forms) exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported natural rubber (other forms) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 108 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries buy natural rubber (other forms) from Nigeria?
Spain was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United States (33%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of natural rubber (other forms) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $1.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of natural rubber (other forms) from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2017 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import natural rubber (other forms)?
Yes. Nigeria imported $224 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural rubber (other forms)?
The HS code for natural rubber (other forms) is subheading 4001.29. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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