Packaged black tea imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packaged black tea by Nigeria reached $2.9 million in 2024 (375 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.9M | 375 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 592 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 619 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 588 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 690 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 485 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 170 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 408 t |
Where Nigeria imports packaged black tea from
The largest suppliers were India (31%), Sri Lanka (31%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $896K | 31% |
| Sri Lanka | $879K | 31% |
| United States | $384K | 13% |
| China | $287K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $127K | 4.5% |
| Lebanon | $110K | 3.9% |
| Poland | $85K | 3% |
| Germany | $27K | 0.9% |
| Benin | $24K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.62 per kg, close to the world average of $7.76.
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 packaged black tea imports (HS 0902.30): 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 0902.30: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged black tea imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported packaged black tea worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 375 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged black tea to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($896 thousand), followed by Sri Lanka (31%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 870% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of packaged black tea to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2020 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged black tea?
The HS code for packaged black tea is subheading 0902.30. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
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