Phenol imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.7 million of phenol in 2024 (719 tonnes). That is 56% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.2 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 | $2.7M | 719 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1,000 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 895 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 821 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 513 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 490 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 577 t |
Where Nigeria imports phenol from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), Germany (25%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $897K | 33% |
| Germany | $672K | 25% |
| India | $361K | 13% |
| Senegal | $195K | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $145K | 5.3% |
| France | $140K | 5.1% |
| United States | $103K | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $72K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $61K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $37K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 2907
| 2907.22 | Hydroquinone | 36% |
| 2907.11 | Monophenols: phenol (hydroxybenzene) and its salts | 17% |
| 2907.12 | Cresol | 16% |
| 2907.29 | Polyphenols (other types) | 9.3% |
| 2907.19 | Monophenols (other) | 8% |
| 2907.13 | Alkylphenols | 7.4% |
| 2907.21 | Resorcinol | 4.2% |
| 2907.23 | Bisphenol A | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.80 per kg, 118% above the world average of $1.74. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 phenol imports (HS 2907): 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 2907: Phenols; monophenols, polyphenols, and phenol-alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of phenol imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported phenol worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 719 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply phenol to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($897 thousand), followed by Germany (25%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of phenol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.80 per kg in 2024, 118% above the world average of $1.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of phenol to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2023 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for phenol?
The HS code for phenol is heading 2907. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2907.22 (36% of the value) and 2907.11 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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