Neutral alcohol (high strength) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $93.6 million of neutral alcohol (high strength) in 2024 (153.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 63% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $118.8 million.
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 | $93.6M | 153.1K t |
| 2023 | $57.5M | 82.4K t |
| 2022 | $80.0M | 96.3K t |
| 2021 | $118.8M | 199.6K t |
| 2020 | $75.4M | 163.5K t |
| 2019 | $59.5M | 102.3K t |
| 2018 | $47.0M | 67.0K t |
| 2017 | $55.0M | 76.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports neutral alcohol (high strength) from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 58% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $54.2M | 58% |
| United States | $36.4M | 39% |
| Pakistan | $870K | 0.9% |
| France | $809K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $730K | 0.8% |
| India | $437K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $102K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26K | 0% |
| South Korea | $6K | 0% |
| China | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, 36% below the world average of $0.95, 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.
Neutral alcohol (high strength) exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $2.1 million of neutral alcohol (high strength) in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Benin accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+217% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $1.4M | 68% |
| Burkina Faso | $546K | 26% |
| Togo | $90K | 4.3% |
| Ghana | $44K | 2.1% |
| Niger | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria neutral alcohol (high strength) imports (HS 2207.10): 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 2207.10: Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher.
Common questions
What is the value of neutral alcohol (high strength) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported neutral alcohol (high strength) worth $93.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 153.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply neutral alcohol (high strength) to Nigeria?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($54.2 million), followed by the United States (39%) and Pakistan (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 323% on the year.
What is the average import price of neutral alcohol (high strength) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $0.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of neutral alcohol (high strength) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.0 million in 2017 to $93.6 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2021 at $118.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export neutral alcohol (high strength)?
Yes. Nigeria exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Burkina Faso and Togo. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $91.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for neutral alcohol (high strength)?
The HS code for neutral alcohol (high strength) is subheading 2207.10. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2207 page.
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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