Phosphoric acid imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.7 million of phosphoric acid in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 149% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.3 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 | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 699 t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $556K | 487 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 2.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports phosphoric acid from
Spain alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+999% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.8M | 65% |
| China | $623K | 23% |
| India | $206K | 7.5% |
| South Africa | $73K | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $26K | 1% |
| Belgium | $26K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2809
| 2809.20 | Phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids | 100% |
| 2809.10 | Phosphorus pentoxide | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, 183% above the world average of $0.94. 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria phosphoric acid imports (HS 2809): 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 2809: Diphosphorus pentaoxide; phosphoric acid; polyphosphoric acids, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphoric acid imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported phosphoric acid worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 149% on 2023.
Which countries supply phosphoric acid to Nigeria?
Spain was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (23%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 999% on the year.
What is the average import price of phosphoric acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, 183% above the world average of $0.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of phosphoric acid to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphoric acid?
The HS code for phosphoric acid is heading 2809. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2809.20 (100% of the value) and 2809.10 (0%).
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