Petroleum jelly imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $54.3 million of petroleum jelly in 2024 (39.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 199 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 17% from 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 | $54.3M | 39.3K t |
| 2023 | $65.2M | 39.6K t |
| 2022 | $45.2M | 28.9K t |
| 2021 | $43.9M | 37.6K t |
| 2020 | $33.4M | 32.0K t |
| 2019 | $30.3M | 27.6K t |
| 2018 | $39.5M | 33.0K t |
| 2017 | $37.1M | 33.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports petroleum jelly from
Most of the value came from India (38%), United Arab Emirates (30%), Germany (20%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $20.7M | 38% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16.5M | 30% |
| Germany | $10.7M | 20% |
| Turkey | $4.9M | 9.1% |
| South Africa | $652K | 1.2% |
| Hungary | $356K | 0.7% |
| Senegal | $351K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $57K | 0.1% |
| Niger | $2K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 31% below the world average of $2.01, 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 petroleum jelly imports (HS 2712.10): 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 2712.10: Petroleum jelly.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum jelly imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported petroleum jelly worth $54.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 199 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum jelly to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (30%) and Germany (20%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 438% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum jelly per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $2.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petroleum jelly to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.1 million in 2017 to $54.3 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2023 at $65.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum jelly?
The HS code for petroleum jelly is subheading 2712.10. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2712 page.
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