Packaged medicines imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $648.0 million of packaged medicines in 2024 (73.4 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $1.29 billion.
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 | $648.0M | 73.4K t |
| 2023 | $685.4M | 68.0K t |
| 2022 | $808.0M | 73.0K t |
| 2021 | $934.8M | 73.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.28B | 44.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.29B | 43.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.04B | 42.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.05B | 43.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports packaged medicines from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $349.8M | 54% |
| China | $121.7M | 19% |
| France | $26.6M | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $20.4M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $16.1M | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $15.1M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $12.3M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $9.3M | 1.4% |
| United States | $8.3M | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $6.2M | 1% |
Product types under HS 3004
| 3004.90 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 64% |
| 3004.20 | Antibiotic medicines (packaged) | 12% |
| 3004.10 | Penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) | 8.4% |
| 3004.60 | Antimalarial medicines (packaged) | 6.2% |
| 3004.50 | Vitamin medicines (packaged) | 4.8% |
| 3004.39 | Hormone medicines (packaged) | 2.6% |
| 3004.32 | Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) | 1.6% |
| 3004.49 | Alkaloid medicines (packaged) | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.83 per kg, 89% below the world average of $80.84, 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.
Packaged medicines exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $829 thousand of packaged medicines in 2024 (219 tonnes). Most of it went to Chad (25%), Ghana (19%), Angola (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+559% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chad | $208K | 25% |
| Ghana | $155K | 19% |
| Angola | $99K | 12% |
| Niger | $94K | 11% |
| Sierra Leone | $60K | 7.2% |
| Togo | $49K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 5.6% |
| Madagascar | $38K | 4.6% |
| Canada | $16K | 1.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria packaged medicines imports (HS 3004): 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 3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged medicines imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported packaged medicines worth $648.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged medicines to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($349.8 million), followed by China (19%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged medicines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.83 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $80.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packaged medicines to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.05 billion in 2017 to $648.0 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2019 at $1.29 billion. Over 8 years the average was $967.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export packaged medicines?
Yes. Nigeria exported $829 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Chad, Ghana and Angola. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $647.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged medicines?
The HS code for packaged medicines is heading 3004. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3004.90 (64% of the value) and 3004.20 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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