Nickel catalysts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported nickel catalysts worth $2.8 million (90 tonnes). That is 209% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 215% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $60.2 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 | $2.8M | 90 t |
| 2023 | $894K | 72 t |
| 2022 | $60.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 708 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 147 t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 300 t |
| 2018 | $744K | 64 t |
| 2017 | $1K | - |
Where Nigeria imports nickel catalysts from
One supplier dominates: Denmark accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+697% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $1.4M | 50% |
| United Kingdom | $857K | 31% |
| United States | $511K | 19% |
| Angola | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.72 per kg, 77% above the world average of $17.36. 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 nickel catalysts imports (HS 3815.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3815.11: Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel catalysts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported nickel catalysts worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 90 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 133 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 209% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel catalysts to Nigeria?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (31%) and the United States (19%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 697% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel catalysts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.72 per kg in 2024, 77% above the world average of $17.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nickel catalysts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $60.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel catalysts?
The HS code for nickel catalysts is subheading 3815.11. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
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