Puffed cereals imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of puffed cereals by Nigeria reached $2.6 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 89% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $23.2 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 | $2.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $23.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 752 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 16.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 13.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports puffed cereals from
Most of the value came from China (37%), United Kingdom (33%), France (9%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $972K | 37% |
| United Kingdom | $861K | 33% |
| France | $247K | 9.5% |
| Indonesia | $153K | 5.9% |
| United States | $111K | 4.3% |
| India | $96K | 3.7% |
| Morocco | $44K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $35K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $33K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, 68% below the world average of $3.46, 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.
Puffed cereals exports from Nigeria
Exports of puffed cereals by Nigeria reached $1.7 million in 2024 (821 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.0M | 61% |
| Ghana | $395K | 24% |
| Senegal | $106K | 6.4% |
| Ireland | $49K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 1.7% |
| United States | $24K | 1.4% |
| Benin | $14K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.9% |
| Niger | $12K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria puffed cereals imports (HS 1904.10): 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 1904.10: Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products.
Common questions
What is the value of puffed cereals imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported puffed cereals worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply puffed cereals to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($972 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (33%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of puffed cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $3.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of puffed cereals to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 81%. The peak was 2023 at $23.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export puffed cereals?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana and Senegal. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $935 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for puffed cereals?
The HS code for puffed cereals is subheading 1904.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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