Peanuts exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Nigeria exported $2.1 million of peanuts in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 59% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.1 million.
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 | $2.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $623K | 947 t |
| 2020 | $987K | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $385K | 976 t |
| 2018 | $708K | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $780K | 865 t |
Where Nigeria exports peanuts to
Most of it went to Pakistan (40%), Turkey (26%), Indonesia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $825K | 40% |
| Turkey | $535K | 26% |
| Indonesia | $353K | 17% |
| Spain | $62K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $55K | 2.6% |
| Niger | $48K | 2.3% |
| Algeria | $46K | 2.2% |
| Ukraine | $36K | 1.7% |
| Lebanon | $36K | 1.7% |
| Canada | $33K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 1202
| 1202.42 | Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken, | 60% |
| 1202.41 | Unshelled raw peanuts | 26% |
| 1202.30 | Raw peanuts | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1202.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, 56% below the world average of $1.29, 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.
Peanuts imports to Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria imported peanuts worth $328 thousand (663 tonnes). Argentina alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Niger grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $240K | 73% |
| Niger | $88K | 27% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Madagascar | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria peanuts exports (HS 1202): 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 1202: Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
Common questions
What is the value of peanuts exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported peanuts worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries buy peanuts from Nigeria?
Pakistan was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($825 thousand), followed by Turkey (26%) and Indonesia (17%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 30 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of peanuts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of peanuts from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $780 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import peanuts?
Yes. Nigeria imported $328 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Argentina, Niger and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for peanuts?
The HS code for peanuts is heading 1202. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1202.42 (60% of the value) and 1202.41 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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