Prepared peanuts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared peanuts by Nigeria reached $10.7 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $10.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 484 t |
| 2020 | $996K | 591 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 620 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports prepared peanuts from
One supplier dominates: Argentina accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $9.4M | 88% |
| India | $607K | 5.7% |
| China | $217K | 2% |
| Thailand | $202K | 1.9% |
| United States | $97K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $70K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $60K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $57K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $7K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, 34% below the world average of $2.89, 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 peanuts exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $299 thousand of prepared peanuts in 2024 (230 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (34%), United Kingdom (34%), Canada (22%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $101K | 34% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 34% |
| Canada | $66K | 22% |
| Ghana | $9K | 3% |
| Italy | $7K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0.8% |
| France | $2K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria prepared peanuts imports (HS 2008.11): 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 2008.11: Nuts: ground-nuts, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared peanuts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported prepared peanuts worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared peanuts to Nigeria?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by India (6%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared peanuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $2.89 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 peanuts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 200%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export prepared peanuts?
Yes. Nigeria exported $299 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared peanuts?
The HS code for prepared peanuts is subheading 2008.11. 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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