Prepared citrus fruit imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.5 million of prepared citrus fruit in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 74% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 166% a year on average.
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 | $3.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $8K | 1 t |
| 2020 | $14K | 21 t |
| 2019 | $296K | 345 t |
| 2018 | $263K | 292 t |
| 2017 | $4K | 1 t |
Where Nigeria imports prepared citrus fruit from
Most of the value came from Mexico (38%), United States (33%), South Africa (21%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.3M | 38% |
| United States | $1.2M | 33% |
| South Africa | $749K | 22% |
| Brazil | $150K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 1.7% |
| Eswatini | $37K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, close to the world average of $1.59.
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 prepared citrus fruit imports (HS 2008.30): 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 2008.30: Fruit: citrus, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared citrus fruit imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported prepared citrus fruit worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared citrus fruit to Nigeria?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United States (33%) and South Africa (21%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared citrus fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared citrus fruit to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared citrus fruit?
The HS code for prepared citrus fruit is subheading 2008.30. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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