Pharmaceutical good imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pharmaceutical good by Nigeria reached $35.9 million in 2024 (883 tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $35.9M | 883 t |
| 2023 | $28.7M | 834 t |
| 2022 | $30.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $18.9M | 412 t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 353 t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 413 t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 370 t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 376 t |
Where Nigeria imports pharmaceutical good from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (30%), Denmark (16%), Belgium (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $10.7M | 30% |
| Denmark | $5.6M | 16% |
| Belgium | $3.9M | 11% |
| India | $3.0M | 8.3% |
| Finland | $2.6M | 7.4% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 5% |
| Hungary | $1.7M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| China | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $755K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 3006
| 3006.60 | Chemical contraceptives | 80% |
| 3006.20 | Blood grouping reagents | 6.1% |
| 3006.30 | X-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents | 4.5% |
| 3006.70 | Medical lubricant and coupling gels | 3.6% |
| 3006.10 | Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives | 2.3% |
| 3006.50 | First aid kits | 2.1% |
| 3006.40 | Dental cements and bone cements | 0.8% |
| 3006.91 | Ostomy appliances | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.60 per kg, 53% below the world average of $86.10, 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 pharmaceutical good imports (HS 3006): 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 3006: Pharmaceutical goods.
Common questions
What is the value of pharmaceutical good imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported pharmaceutical good worth $35.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 883 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply pharmaceutical good to Nigeria?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by Denmark (16%) and Belgium (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 595% on the year.
What is the average import price of pharmaceutical good per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.60 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $86.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pharmaceutical good to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $35.9 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pharmaceutical good?
The HS code for pharmaceutical good is heading 3006. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3006.60 (80% of the value) and 3006.20 (6%).
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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