Processed cereals imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of processed cereals by Nigeria reached $11.7 million in 2024 (12.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 78% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $53.7 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 | $11.7M | 12.0K t |
| 2023 | $53.7M | 34.2K t |
| 2022 | $42.4M | 25.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 3.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports processed cereals from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (33%), Australia (25%), Indonesia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Latvia grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 34% |
| Australia | $3.0M | 25% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 11% |
| France | $665K | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $503K | 4.3% |
| China | $488K | 4.2% |
| United States | $366K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $360K | 3.1% |
| Latvia | $257K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $190K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 1104
| 1104.12 | Rolled oats | 52% |
| 1104.22 | Processed oats | 25% |
| 1104.29 | Processed cereal grains | 18% |
| 1104.23 | Processed corn | 5% |
| 1104.30 | Cereal germ | 1% |
| 1104.19 | Rolled cereal grains | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 56% above the world average of $0.62. 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.
Processed cereals exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported processed cereals worth $1.2 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $594K | 50% |
| Ghana | $435K | 37% |
| United States | $70K | 5.9% |
| Canada | $34K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 1.8% |
| Togo | $9K | 0.8% |
| Benin | $6K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0.3% |
| Finland | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria processed cereals imports (HS 1104): 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: Cereal grains otherwise worked (e.g. hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or kibbled) except rice of heading no. 1006; germ of cereals whole, rolled, flaked or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of processed cereals imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported processed cereals worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed cereals to Nigeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Australia (25%) and Indonesia (11%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $0.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of processed cereals to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. The peak was 2023 at $53.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export processed cereals?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cereals?
The HS code for processed cereals is heading 1104. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1104.12 (52% of the value) and 1104.22 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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