Organic compound imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $8.8 million of organic compound in 2024 (636 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $8.8M | 636 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 823 t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 460 t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 673 t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 562 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 377 t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 481 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 1.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports organic compound from
India alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.6M | 97% |
| China | $156K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $10K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0% |
| France | $4K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.90 per kg, close to the world average of $12.54.
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 organic compound imports (HS 2942): 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 2942: Organic compounds; n.e.c. in chapter 29.
Common questions
What is the value of organic compound imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported organic compound worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 636 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply organic compound to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by China (2%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 608% on the year.
What is the average import price of organic compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.90 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $12.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of organic compound to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2021 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for organic compound?
The HS code for organic compound is heading 2942. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2942.00. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2942 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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