Prepared pigments and colors imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared pigments and colors by Nigeria reached $15.0 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $15.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 916 t |
Where Nigeria imports prepared pigments and colors from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), India (24%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 49% |
| India | $3.6M | 24% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 14% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $627K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.95 per kg, 23% below the world average of $5.12, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria prepared pigments and colors imports (HS 3207.10): 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 3207.10: Pigments: prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared pigments and colors imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported prepared pigments and colors worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 183 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared pigments and colors to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by India (24%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared pigments and colors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.95 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $5.12 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 pigments and colors to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, an increase of 520%. The peak was 2021 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared pigments and colors?
The HS code for prepared pigments and colors is subheading 3207.10. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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