Pesticide imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported pesticide worth $266.4 million (124.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $519.4 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 | $266.4M | 124.4K t |
| 2023 | $343.0M | 117.5K t |
| 2022 | $519.4M | 138.6K t |
| 2021 | $386.3M | 154.4K t |
| 2020 | $306.9M | 152.5K t |
| 2019 | $300.4M | 136.2K t |
| 2018 | $282.2M | 112.9K t |
| 2017 | $326.7M | 150.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports pesticide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $229.6M | 86% |
| India | $23.0M | 8.6% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 1% |
| South Africa | $2.5M | 0.9% |
| France | $1.3M | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $999K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $916K | 0.3% |
| United States | $858K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $575K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3808
| 3808.93 | Herbicide | 73% |
| 3808.91 | Insecticide | 15% |
| 3808.92 | Fungicide | 5.3% |
| 3808.99 | Rodenticide | 2.5% |
| 3808.94 | Disinfectant | 2.2% |
| 3808.69 | Industrial insecticide | 1.2% |
| 3808.62 | Bulk insecticide | 0.8% |
| 3808.59 | Pesticide formulation | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.14 per kg, 64% below the world average of $5.89, 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.
Pesticide exports from Nigeria
Exports of pesticide by Nigeria reached $16.9 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13.2M | 78% |
| Ghana | $2.5M | 15% |
| Gabon | $394K | 2.3% |
| Togo | $338K | 2% |
| Mali | $166K | 1% |
| Uganda | $81K | 0.5% |
| Niger | $50K | 0.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $47K | 0.3% |
| Cameroon | $35K | 0.2% |
| Benin | $33K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria pesticide imports (HS 3808): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of pesticide imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported pesticide worth $266.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 124.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply pesticide to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($229.6 million), followed by India (9%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of pesticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.14 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $5.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pesticide to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $326.7 million in 2017 to $266.4 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $519.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $341.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export pesticide?
Yes. Nigeria exported $16.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana and Gabon. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $249.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pesticide?
The HS code for pesticide is heading 3808. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3808.93 (73% of the value) and 3808.91 (15%).
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