Other medicaments (bulk) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $5.2 million of other medicaments (bulk) in 2024 (689 tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.2 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 | $5.2M | 689 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 563 t |
| 2022 | $15.2M | 600 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 285 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 159 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 407 t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 456 t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 582 t |
Where Nigeria imports other medicaments (bulk) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.0M | 76% |
| China | $1.1M | 22% |
| Kenya | $35K | 0.7% |
| Cyprus | $25K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.2% |
| United States | $9K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $4K | 0.1% |
| Iran | $3K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.60 per kg, 89% below the world average of $71.07, 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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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 3003.90: Medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale).
Common questions
What is the value of other medicaments (bulk) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported other medicaments (bulk) worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 689 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply other medicaments (bulk) to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (22%) and Kenya (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 964% on the year.
What is the average import price of other medicaments (bulk) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.60 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $71.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other medicaments (bulk) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for other medicaments (bulk)?
The HS code for other medicaments (bulk) is subheading 3003.90. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3003 page.
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