Quaternary ammonium salt imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported quaternary ammonium salt worth $3.2 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.5 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 | $3.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 825 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 815 t |
Where Nigeria imports quaternary ammonium salt from
Most of the value came from China (42%), India (22%), South Africa (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 42% |
| India | $713K | 23% |
| South Africa | $309K | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | $272K | 8.6% |
| Serbia | $147K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $110K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $67K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $55K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $52K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 2923
| 2923.20 | Lecithins | 64% |
| 2923.90 | Quaternary ammonium compounds | 23% |
| 2923.10 | Choline | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 per kg, close to the world average of $2.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Quaternary ammonium salt exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $890 thousand of quaternary ammonium salt in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (49%), Serbia (16%), Turkey (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+299% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $440K | 49% |
| Serbia | $139K | 16% |
| Turkey | $135K | 15% |
| Romania | $101K | 11% |
| China | $64K | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 1.1% |
| Niger | $3K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria quaternary ammonium salt imports (HS 2923): 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 2923: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of quaternary ammonium salt imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported quaternary ammonium salt worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply quaternary ammonium salt to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (22%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average import price of quaternary ammonium salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of quaternary ammonium salt to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2022 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export quaternary ammonium salt?
Yes. Nigeria exported $890 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Serbia and Turkey. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for quaternary ammonium salt?
The HS code for quaternary ammonium salt is heading 2923. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2923.20 (64% of the value) and 2923.90 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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