Oxygenated carboxylic acid imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oxygenated carboxylic acid by Nigeria reached $23.4 million in 2024 (17.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $45.1 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 | $23.4M | 17.1K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $45.1M | 18.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 12.5K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 10.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports oxygenated carboxylic acid from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.3M | 66% |
| Ireland | $2.0M | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 6.4% |
| India | $963K | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $736K | 3.2% |
| Austria | $730K | 3.1% |
| Mongolia | $447K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $297K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $292K | 1.3% |
| United States | $169K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2918
| 2918.14 | Citric acid | 45% |
| 2918.15 | Citric acid salts and esters | 14% |
| 2918.23 | Salicylic acid esters (other) | 9.9% |
| 2918.16 | Gluconic acid | 8.7% |
| 2918.99 | Oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) | 5.7% |
| 2918.29 | Salicylic acid derivatives (other) | 4.5% |
| 2918.11 | Lactic acid | 3.7% |
| 2918.19 | Oxycarboxylic acids (other) | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2918.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, 42% below the world average of $2.38, 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 oxygenated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2918): 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 2918: Acids; carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of oxygenated carboxylic acid imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported oxygenated carboxylic acid worth $23.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply oxygenated carboxylic acid to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Ireland (9%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average import price of oxygenated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $2.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oxygenated carboxylic acid to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $23.4 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2022 at $45.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acid is heading 2918. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2918.14 (45% of the value) and 2918.15 (14%).
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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