Rapeseed and mustard oil imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.1 million of rapeseed and mustard oil in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $2.8 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 | $2.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $834K | 364 t |
| 2021 | $260K | 192 t |
| 2020 | $303K | 152 t |
| 2019 | $965K | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $113K | 54 t |
| 2017 | $469K | 369 t |
Where Nigeria imports rapeseed and mustard oil from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (46%), South Africa (31%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+453% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $968K | 46% |
| South Africa | $651K | 31% |
| France | $225K | 11% |
| Germany | $221K | 11% |
| India | $33K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1514
| 1514.19 | Refined low-erucic rapeseed oil | 90% |
| 1514.99 | Refined high-erucic rapeseed oil | 8.8% |
| 1514.91 | Crude high-erucic rapeseed oil | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1514.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, close to the world average of $1.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria rapeseed and mustard oil imports (HS 1514): 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 1514: Rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of rapeseed and mustard oil imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported rapeseed and mustard oil worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply rapeseed and mustard oil to Nigeria?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($968 thousand), followed by South Africa (31%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 453% on the year.
What is the average import price of rapeseed and mustard oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $1.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rapeseed and mustard oil to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $469 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 348%. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $980 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for rapeseed and mustard oil?
The HS code for rapeseed and mustard oil is heading 1514. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1514.19 (90% of the value) and 1514.99 (9%).
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