Other sugars imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other sugars by Nigeria reached $68.9 million in 2024 (105.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $68.9M | 105.9K t |
| 2023 | $51.9M | 64.9K t |
| 2022 | $64.8M | 86.8K t |
| 2021 | $49.7M | 94.0K t |
| 2020 | $36.2M | 78.8K t |
| 2019 | $29.4M | 61.7K t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 52.6K t |
| 2017 | $32.2M | 67.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports other sugars from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (27%), China (26%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+472% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $18.4M | 27% |
| China | $17.6M | 26% |
| France | $7.9M | 12% |
| Egypt | $7.5M | 11% |
| India | $4.4M | 6.4% |
| Hong Kong | $2.7M | 3.9% |
| Eswatini | $1.9M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $564K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 1702
| 1702.30 | Glucose syrup | 54% |
| 1702.90 | Sugar blends and invert sugar | 19% |
| 1702.19 | Lactose syrup | 9.4% |
| 1702.60 | Fructose syrup | 8.3% |
| 1702.11 | High-purity lactose | 6.2% |
| 1702.40 | High-fructose corn syrup | 3.1% |
| 1702.50 | Pure fructose | 0% |
| 1702.20 | Maple sugar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.82, 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 other sugars imports (HS 1702): 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 1702: Sugars, including lactose, maltose, glucose or fructose in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel.
Common questions
What is the value of other sugars imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported other sugars worth $68.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 105.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply other sugars to Nigeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($18.4 million), followed by China (26%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 472% on the year.
What is the average import price of other sugars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.82 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 sugars to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.2 million in 2017 to $68.9 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $45.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for other sugars?
The HS code for other sugars is heading 1702. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1702.30 (54% of the value) and 1702.90 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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