Prepared meals imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported prepared meals worth $8.2 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $18.6 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 | $8.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $18.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 4.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports prepared meals from
United Kingdom alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $7.8M | 96% |
| France | $124K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $77K | 0.9% |
| India | $65K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $33K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.88 per kg, 30% above the world average of $3.76. 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 meals imports (HS 2104.20): 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 2104.20: Homogenised composite food preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared meals imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported prepared meals worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared meals to Nigeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by France (2%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared meals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.88 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $3.76 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 meals to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2018 at $18.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared meals?
The HS code for prepared meals is subheading 2104.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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