Other vegetable oils exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of other vegetable oils by Nigeria reached $14.1 million in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% 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 | $14.1M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 878 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $580K | 366 t |
Where Nigeria exports other vegetable oils to
Malaysia alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $9.7M | 69% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 10% |
| India | $965K | 6.9% |
| China | $665K | 4.7% |
| Jordan | $221K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $186K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $181K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $154K | 1.1% |
| Russia | $125K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $115K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 1515
| 1515.90 | Fixed oils (other species) | 87% |
| 1515.50 | Sesame oil | 12% |
| 1515.19 | Refined linseed oil | 0.3% |
| 1515.11 | Crude linseed oil | 0% |
| 1515.29 | Refined corn oil | 0% |
| 1515.30 | Castor oil | 0% |
| 1515.21 | Crude corn oil | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1515.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, 33% below the world average of $2.12, 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.
Other vegetable oils imports to Nigeria
Imports of other vegetable oils by Nigeria reached $2.5 million in 2024 (833 tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (24%), United Kingdom (18%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $602K | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $467K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $416K | 16% |
| Egypt | $362K | 14% |
| China | $269K | 11% |
| Kenya | $93K | 3.7% |
| Lebanon | $69K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $42K | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $38K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $33K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria other vegetable oils exports (HS 1515): 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 1515: Fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils n.e.c. in chapter 15 (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of other vegetable oils exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported other vegetable oils worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy other vegetable oils from Nigeria?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average export price of other vegetable oils per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $2.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of other vegetable oils from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $580 thousand in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import other vegetable oils?
Yes. Nigeria imported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for other vegetable oils?
The HS code for other vegetable oils is heading 1515. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1515.90 (87% of the value) and 1515.50 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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