Nitrogen compound imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported nitrogen compound worth $68.5 million (37.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $90.0 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 | $68.5M | 37.2K t |
| 2023 | $84.1M | 38.8K t |
| 2022 | $76.0M | 30.1K t |
| 2021 | $74.2M | 35.4K t |
| 2020 | $53.2M | 34.0K t |
| 2019 | $58.6M | 35.4K t |
| 2018 | $88.3M | 26.1K t |
| 2017 | $90.0M | 25.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports nitrogen compound from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (41%), China (35%), Saudi Arabia (7%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+690% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $28.2M | 41% |
| China | $24.0M | 35% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.9M | 7.2% |
| Hungary | $3.6M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $869K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $414K | 0.6% |
| India | $289K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2929
| 2929.10 | Nitrogen-function compounds: n.e.c. in chapter 29, isocyanates | 93% |
| 2929.90 | Nitrogen-function compounds (other) | 6.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2929.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 28% below the world average of $2.54, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria nitrogen compound imports (HS 2929): 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 2929: Nitrogen-function compounds, n.e.c. in chapter 29.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen compound imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported nitrogen compound worth $68.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen compound to Nigeria?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($28.2 million), followed by China (35%) and Saudi Arabia (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 690% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $2.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrogen compound to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $90.0 million in 2017 to $68.5 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $90.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $74.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen compound?
The HS code for nitrogen compound is heading 2929. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2929.10 (93% of the value) and 2929.90 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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