Phosphate imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported phosphate worth $11.4 million (14.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $21.4 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 | $11.4M | 14.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 17.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 18.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 19.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 22.3K t |
| 2017 | $21.4M | 25.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports phosphate from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), India (17%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2835
| 2835.25 | Dicalcium phosphate | 61% |
| 2835.39 | Polyphosphates (other) | 11% |
| 2835.26 | Calcium phosphate (other) | 7% |
| 2835.22 | Sodium phosphate | 6.3% |
| 2835.24 | Potassium phosphate | 5.5% |
| 2835.31 | Sodium tripolyphosphate | 5.3% |
| 2835.29 | Phosphates (other) | 3.3% |
| 2835.10 | Hypophosphites and phosphites | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2835.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.17, 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 phosphate imports (HS 2835): 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 2835: Phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites), and phosphates; and polyphosphates, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported phosphate worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply phosphate to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by India (17%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of phosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of phosphate to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.4 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2017 at $21.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphate?
The HS code for phosphate is heading 2835. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2835.25 (61% of the value) and 2835.39 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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