Processed cereal grains imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported processed cereal grains worth $2.1 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 86% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 101% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.6 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 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $1K | 1 t |
| 2020 | $1K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $4K | 3 t |
| 2018 | $22K | 24 t |
| 2017 | $16K | 21 t |
Where Nigeria imports processed cereal grains from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 61% |
| Italy | $360K | 18% |
| United States | $338K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $49K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $17K | 0.8% |
| China | $17K | 0.8% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, 185% above the world average of $0.55. 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 processed cereal grains imports (HS 1104.29): 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 1104.29: Cereal grains: worked, other than rolled or flaked (e.g. Hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of cereals, excluding oats and maize, and rice of heading no.1006.
Common questions
What is the value of processed cereal grains imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported processed cereal grains worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed cereal grains to Nigeria?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Italy (17%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed cereal grains per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 185% above the world average of $0.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of processed cereal grains to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $14.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cereal grains?
The HS code for processed cereal grains is subheading 1104.29. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1104 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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