Prepared grain cereals imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $11.0 million of prepared grain cereals in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% 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 | $11.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $638K | 267 t |
| 2020 | $688K | 252 t |
| 2019 | $864K | 501 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $500K | 983 t |
Where Nigeria imports prepared grain cereals from
United Kingdom alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $8.9M | 81% |
| China | $1.5M | 14% |
| Indonesia | $337K | 3.1% |
| United States | $81K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $47K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 0.3% |
| France | $27K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $10K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.04 per kg, close to the world average of $2.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared grain cereals exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported prepared grain cereals worth $203 thousand (77 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $103K | 51% |
| Niger | $39K | 19% |
| Senegal | $30K | 15% |
| Canada | $11K | 5.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $9K | 4.6% |
| Australia | $5K | 2.4% |
| Benin | $2K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.5% |
| Gambia | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria prepared grain cereals imports (HS 1904.90): 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 1904.90: Food preparations: cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared grain cereals imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported prepared grain cereals worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared grain cereals to Nigeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by China (14%) and Indonesia (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared grain cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.04 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $2.87 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 grain cereals to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $500 thousand in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export prepared grain cereals?
Yes. Nigeria exported $203 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Niger and Senegal. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared grain cereals?
The HS code for prepared grain cereals is subheading 1904.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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