Nutmeg and cardamom imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported nutmeg and cardamom worth $3.2 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 100% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 572 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 466 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 347 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 301 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 325 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 265 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 272 t |
Where Nigeria imports nutmeg and cardamom from
India alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 59% |
| United Kingdom | $564K | 18% |
| Indonesia | $479K | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $177K | 5.6% |
| France | $77K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Ghana | $0K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0908
| 0908.12 | Ground nutmeg | 53% |
| 0908.22 | Spices: mace, crushed or ground | 21% |
| 0908.11 | Nutmeg | 17% |
| 0908.31 | Cardamom | 8.6% |
| 0908.21 | Mace | 0.3% |
| 0908.32 | Spices: cardamoms, crushed or ground | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0908.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.43 per kg, 80% below the world average of $11.91, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria nutmeg and cardamom imports (HS 0908): 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 0908: Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms.
Common questions
What is the value of nutmeg and cardamom imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported nutmeg and cardamom worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 100% on 2023.
Which countries supply nutmeg and cardamom to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and Indonesia (15%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of nutmeg and cardamom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.43 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $11.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nutmeg and cardamom to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for nutmeg and cardamom?
The HS code for nutmeg and cardamom is heading 0908. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0908.12 (53% of the value) and 0908.22 (21%).
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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