Prepared fruit imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared fruit by Nigeria reached $15.5 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $15.5M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 2.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports prepared fruit from
One supplier dominates: Argentina accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $9.4M | 61% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 8.6% |
| United States | $1.2M | 8.1% |
| India | $1.2M | 7.6% |
| South Africa | $812K | 5.2% |
| China | $330K | 2.1% |
| Lebanon | $306K | 2% |
| Brazil | $223K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $211K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $84K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2008
| 2008.11 | Prepared peanuts | 69% |
| 2008.30 | Prepared citrus fruit | 23% |
| 2008.19 | Prepared nuts | 6.6% |
| 2008.97 | Fruit and nut mixtures | 0.8% |
| 2008.99 | Prepared fruit (other) | 0.6% |
| 2008.70 | Prepared peaches | 0.3% |
| 2008.20 | Prepared pineapple | 0.1% |
| 2008.40 | Prepared pears | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, 38% below the world average of $2.95, 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.
Prepared fruit exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported prepared fruit worth $4.0 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+395% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 50% |
| United States | $1.2M | 31% |
| Germany | $416K | 10% |
| Canada | $109K | 2.7% |
| Austria | $106K | 2.7% |
| Niger | $47K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 0.3% |
| Ghana | $9K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $9K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria prepared fruit imports (HS 2008): 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: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fruit imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported prepared fruit worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fruit to Nigeria?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Mexico (9%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $2.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared fruit to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. The peak was 2018 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export prepared fruit?
Yes. Nigeria exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United States and Germany. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fruit?
The HS code for prepared fruit is heading 2008. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2008.11 (69% of the value) and 2008.30 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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