Ready-to-eat pasta exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ready-to-eat pasta by Nigeria reached $4.6 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 13.8K t |
| 2017 | $518K | 407 t |
Where Nigeria exports ready-to-eat pasta to
The largest buyer markets were United States (41%), United Kingdom (23%), Canada (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.9M | 41% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 23% |
| Canada | $584K | 13% |
| Benin | $540K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $178K | 3.9% |
| Niger | $64K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $61K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $45K | 1% |
| Ireland | $31K | 0.7% |
| Senegal | $25K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, 50% below the world average of $2.61, 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.
Ready-to-eat pasta imports to Nigeria
Imports of ready-to-eat pasta by Nigeria reached $2.7 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Niger alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+817% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria ready-to-eat pasta exports (HS 1902.30): 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 1902.30: Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of ready-to-eat pasta exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported ready-to-eat pasta worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy ready-to-eat pasta from Nigeria?
The United States was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (23%) and Canada (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average export price of ready-to-eat pasta per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of ready-to-eat pasta from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $518 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 791%. The peak was 2018 at $16.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import ready-to-eat pasta?
Yes. Nigeria imported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Niger, Egypt and South Korea. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ready-to-eat pasta?
The HS code for ready-to-eat pasta is subheading 1902.30. 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 1902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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