Olive oil imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.4 million of olive oil in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.1 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 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 585 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 635 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 893 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 820 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 989 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 816 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 745 t |
Where Nigeria imports olive oil from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.7M | 51% |
| China | $545K | 16% |
| Italy | $298K | 8.7% |
| Lebanon | $210K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $196K | 5.7% |
| Argentina | $142K | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $113K | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $52K | 1.5% |
| United States | $44K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $29K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 1509
| 1509.10 | Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 78% |
| 1509.90 | Refined olive oil | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, 64% below the world average of $8.13, 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 olive oil imports (HS 1509): 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 1509: Olive oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of olive oil imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported olive oil worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply olive oil to Nigeria?
Spain was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (16%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of olive oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $8.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of olive oil to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2019 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for olive oil?
The HS code for olive oil is heading 1509. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1509.10 (78% of the value) and 1509.90 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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