Precious metal catalysts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $11.8 million of precious metal catalysts in 2024 (111 tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 109% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $43.4 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 | $11.8M | 111 t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 67 t |
| 2022 | $43.4M | 294 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 19 t |
| 2020 | $605K | 27 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 34 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 41 t |
| 2017 | $68K | 0 t |
Where Nigeria imports precious metal catalysts from
South Africa alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+607% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.2M | 52% |
| United States | $3.4M | 28% |
| France | $1.2M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $549K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $394K | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $158K | 1.3% |
| India | $12K | 0.1% |
| China | $9K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $106.68 per kg, close to the world average of $115.03.
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 precious metal catalysts imports (HS 3815.12): 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 3815.12: Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal catalysts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported precious metal catalysts worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply precious metal catalysts to Nigeria?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by the United States (28%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 607% on the year.
What is the average import price of precious metal catalysts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $106.68 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $115.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of precious metal catalysts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68 thousand in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $43.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal catalysts?
The HS code for precious metal catalysts is subheading 3815.12. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
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