Prepared explosive imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported prepared explosive worth $2.8 million (142 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.7 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 | $2.8M | 142 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 354 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 150 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 210 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 266 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 232 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 733 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 640 t |
Where Nigeria imports prepared explosive from
Most of the value came from United States (49%), United Kingdom (19%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.4M | 50% |
| United Kingdom | $519K | 19% |
| India | $365K | 13% |
| Poland | $340K | 12% |
| France | $99K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.45 per kg, 431% above the world average of $3.66. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria prepared explosive imports (HS 3602): 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 3602: Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared explosive imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported prepared explosive worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 142 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared explosive to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (19%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared explosive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.45 per kg in 2024, 431% above the world average of $3.66 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 explosive to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared explosive?
The HS code for prepared explosive is heading 3602. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3602.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3602 page.
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