Potato flour imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $6.2 million of potato flour in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 59% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $54.5 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 | $6.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $54.5M | 25.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 1.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports potato flour from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (40%), Belgium (25%), United Kingdom (22%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 40% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 22% |
| China | $687K | 11% |
| Ireland | $64K | 1% |
| India | $50K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $45K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1105
| 1105.10 | Flour, meal and powder: of potatoes | 68% |
| 1105.20 | Flakes, granules and pellets: of potatoes | 32% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, close to the world average of $1.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Potato flour exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported potato flour worth $525 thousand (1.4 thousand tonnes). United Kingdom alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+255% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $372K | 71% |
| Canada | $109K | 21% |
| United States | $26K | 5% |
| Gambia | $8K | 1.5% |
| Finland | $2K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Niger | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria potato flour imports (HS 1105): 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 1105: Flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes.
Common questions
What is the value of potato flour imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported potato flour worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply potato flour to Nigeria?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Belgium (25%) and the United Kingdom (22%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of potato flour per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of potato flour to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 252%. The peak was 2022 at $54.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export potato flour?
Yes. Nigeria exported $525 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for potato flour?
The HS code for potato flour is heading 1105. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1105.10 (68% of the value) and 1105.20 (32%).
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