Propanol imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported propanol worth $12.6 million (10.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $12.6M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 3.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports propanol from
South Africa alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.5M | 68% |
| China | $2.4M | 20% |
| South Korea | $842K | 6.7% |
| India | $370K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $163K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $148K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $39K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $5K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
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 propanol imports (HS 2905.12): 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 2905.12: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of propanol imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported propanol worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply propanol to Nigeria?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by China (20%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of propanol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of propanol to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 236%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for propanol?
The HS code for propanol is subheading 2905.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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