Portland cement exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria exported portland cement worth $56.6 million (1.19 million tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 207% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $97.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56.6M | 1.19M t |
| 2023 | $59.8M | 740.9K t |
| 2022 | $87.6M | 910.9K t |
| 2021 | $93.7M | 932.6K t |
| 2020 | $33.3M | 389.6K t |
| 2019 | $53.7M | 523.5K t |
| 2018 | $97.2M | 950.6K t |
| 2017 | $22K | 344 t |
Where Nigeria exports portland cement to
Cameroon alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cameroon grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | $30.8M | 54% |
| Togo | $16.9M | 30% |
| Ghana | $7.6M | 14% |
| Niger | $1.1M | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $48K | 0.1% |
| Benin | $17K | 0% |
| Gambia | $1K | 0% |
| Central African Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2523
| 2523.10 | Cement clinker | 68% |
| 2523.29 | Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | 31% |
| 2523.30 | Aluminous cement | 0.3% |
| 2523.90 | Hydraulic cement (other) | 0.1% |
| 2523.21 | White cement | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2523.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.05 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.07, 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.
Portland cement imports to Nigeria
Imports of portland cement by Nigeria reached $11.6 million in 2024 (112.8 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Niger (44%), Germany (32%), United Arab Emirates (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $5.1M | 44% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 16% |
| China | $428K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $239K | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $86K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $76K | 0.7% |
| India | $59K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.1% |
| France | $9K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria portland cement exports (HS 2523): 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 2523: Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of portland cement exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported portland cement worth $56.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.19 million tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy portland cement from Nigeria?
Cameroon was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($30.8 million), followed by Togo (30%) and Ghana (13%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Benin grew fastest among the top ten, up 625% on the year.
What is the average export price of portland cement per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.05 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $0.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of portland cement from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22 thousand in 2017 to $56.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $97.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $60.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import portland cement?
Yes. Nigeria imported $11.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Niger, Germany and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $45.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for portland cement?
The HS code for portland cement is heading 2523. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2523.10 (68% of the value) and 2523.29 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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