Pure sorbitol imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported pure sorbitol worth $8.4 million (15.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $53.8 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 | $8.4M | 15.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $53.8M | 29.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 8.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports pure sorbitol from
India alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+628% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.7M | 68% |
| China | $1.7M | 20% |
| Turkey | $584K | 7% |
| France | $341K | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $96K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, 49% below the world average of $1.06, 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 pure sorbitol imports (HS 2905.44): 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 2905.44: Alcohols: polyhydric, d-glucitol (sorbitol).
Common questions
What is the value of pure sorbitol imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported pure sorbitol worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure sorbitol to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by China (20%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 628% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure sorbitol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $1.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pure sorbitol to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2022 at $53.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure sorbitol?
The HS code for pure sorbitol is subheading 2905.44. 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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