Pure toluene imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pure toluene by Nigeria reached $20.1 million in 2024 (16.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $20.1M | 16.7K t |
| 2023 | $24.7M | 18.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.6M | 18.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 11.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 7.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports pure toluene from
Most of the value came from India (30%), Taiwan (14%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.1M | 31% |
| Taiwan | $2.8M | 14% |
| China | $2.6M | 13% |
| Singapore | $2.5M | 13% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 10% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 7% |
| Thailand | $395K | 2% |
| Hungary | $248K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $56K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, 26% above the world average of $0.95. 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 pure toluene imports (HS 2902.30): 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 2902.30: Cyclic hydrocarbons: toluene.
Common questions
What is the value of pure toluene imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported pure toluene worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure toluene to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Taiwan (14%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure toluene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $0.95 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 toluene to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024, an increase of 199%. The peak was 2023 at $24.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure toluene?
The HS code for pure toluene is subheading 2902.30. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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