Penicillin antibiotics imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $21.7 million of penicillin antibiotics in 2024 (722 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 22% on 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 | $21.7M | 722 t |
| 2023 | $17.8M | 548 t |
| 2022 | $17.9M | 571 t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 519 t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 893 t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 739 t |
| 2018 | $18.0M | 664 t |
| 2017 | $17.5M | 772 t |
Where Nigeria imports penicillin antibiotics from
India alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $16.1M | 74% |
| China | $5.5M | 26% |
| Germany | $24K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.99 per kg, 23% below the world average of $39.03, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria penicillin antibiotics imports (HS 2941.10): 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 2941.10: Antibiotics: penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of penicillin antibiotics imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported penicillin antibiotics worth $21.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 722 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply penicillin antibiotics to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by China (26%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 555% on the year.
What is the average import price of penicillin antibiotics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.99 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $39.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of penicillin antibiotics to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.5 million in 2017 to $21.7 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for penicillin antibiotics?
The HS code for penicillin antibiotics is subheading 2941.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2941 page.
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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