Nitrogen fertilizer exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria exported nitrogen fertilizer worth $1.01 billion (2.77 million tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.03 billion.
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 | $1.01B | 2.77M t |
| 2023 | $1.07B | 2.68M t |
| 2022 | $2.03B | 2.87M t |
| 2021 | $465.3M | 935.7K t |
| 2020 | $132.7M | 510.5K t |
| 2019 | $227.6M | 779.4K t |
| 2018 | $248.9M | 833.3K t |
| 2017 | $135.8M | 541.8K t |
Where Nigeria exports nitrogen fertilizer to
Brazil alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Argentina grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $569.5M | 57% |
| United States | $145.7M | 15% |
| Argentina | $110.6M | 11% |
| South Africa | $31.9M | 3.2% |
| Namibia | $25.4M | 2.5% |
| India | $18.8M | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $14.3M | 1.4% |
| Benin | $13.8M | 1.4% |
| Uruguay | $11.7M | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $9.8M | 1% |
Product types under HS 3102
| 3102.10 | Urea fertilizer | 97% |
| 3102.21 | Ammonium sulphate fertilizer | 2.6% |
| 3102.90 | Mixed nitrogen fertilizer | 0.6% |
| 3102.30 | Ammonium nitrate fertilizer | 0% |
| 3102.29 | Single nitrogen fertilizer | 0% |
| 3102.40 | Ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate | 0% |
| 3102.50 | Sodium nitrate fertilizer | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3102.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, close to the world average of $0.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrogen fertilizer imports to Nigeria
Nigeria imported $94.6 million of nitrogen fertilizer in 2024 (451.2 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $78.3M | 83% |
| Russia | $9.9M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 2.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.9M | 2% |
| Spain | $87K | 0.1% |
| India | $49K | 0.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $7K | 0% |
| Niger | $6K | 0% |
| France | $4K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria nitrogen fertilizer exports (HS 3102): 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 3102: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, nitrogenous.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen fertilizer exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported nitrogen fertilizer worth $1.01 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.77 million tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 144 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy nitrogen fertilizer from Nigeria?
Brazil was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($569.5 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Argentina (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average export price of nitrogen fertilizer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of nitrogen fertilizer from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $135.8 million in 2017 to $1.01 billion in 2024, an increase of 641%. The peak was 2022 at $2.03 billion. Over 8 years the average was $665.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import nitrogen fertilizer?
Yes. Nigeria imported $94.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Russia and Italy. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $912.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrogen fertilizer is heading 3102. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3102.10 (97% of the value) and 3102.21 (3%).
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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