Oil seed meal exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of oil seed meal by Nigeria reached $99.4 million in 2024 (171.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 125 countries. That is 55% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 204% a year on average.
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 | $99.4M | 171.3K t |
| 2023 | $64.1M | 98.4K t |
| 2022 | $209K | 398 t |
| 2021 | $28K | 9 t |
| 2020 | $43K | 137 t |
| 2019 | $8K | 5 t |
| 2018 | $30K | 37 t |
| 2017 | $41K | 35 t |
Where Nigeria exports oil seed meal to
Most of it went to Pakistan (40%), United States (35%), Turkey (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $40.0M | 40% |
| United States | $35.2M | 35% |
| Turkey | $7.9M | 7.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6.2M | 6.2% |
| Angola | $3.0M | 3% |
| France | $2.8M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $795K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $476K | 0.5% |
| Gabon | $315K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 1208
| 1208.10 | Flours and meals: of soya beans | 100% |
| 1208.90 | Oil seed meal (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1208.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oil seed meal imports to Nigeria
Nigeria imported $1.1 million of oil seed meal in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $957K | 86% |
| Serbia | $146K | 13% |
| India | $8K | 0.7% |
| Niger | $2K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria oil seed meal exports (HS 1208): 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 1208: Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard.
Common questions
What is the value of oil seed meal exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported oil seed meal worth $99.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 171.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 125 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries buy oil seed meal from Nigeria?
Pakistan was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($40.0 million), followed by the United States (35%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 863% on the year.
What is the average export price of oil seed meal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of oil seed meal from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $41 thousand in 2017 to $99.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import oil seed meal?
Yes. Nigeria imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Serbia and India. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $98.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil seed meal?
The HS code for oil seed meal is heading 1208. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1208.10 (100% of the value) and 1208.90 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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