Pet food imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported pet food worth $11.2 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $11.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 2.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports pet food from
Most of the value came from Greece (41%), Austria (16%), Israel (13%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $4.7M | 41% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 16% |
| Israel | $1.5M | 13% |
| Italy | $549K | 4.9% |
| France | $442K | 3.9% |
| Portugal | $305K | 2.7% |
| United States | $292K | 2.6% |
| China | $278K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $257K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $219K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, 49% below the world average of $2.55, 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 pet food imports (HS 2309.10): 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 2309.10: Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of pet food imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported pet food worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply pet food to Nigeria?
Greece was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Austria (16%) and Israel (13%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pet food to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 294%. The peak was 2022 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pet food?
The HS code for pet food is subheading 2309.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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