Refractory mortar imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported refractory mortar worth $15.1 million (15.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 51% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $15.1M | 15.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 14.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 15.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 13.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 11.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports refractory mortar from
Most of the value came from India (29%), China (19%), Spain (14%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+426% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.4M | 29% |
| China | $2.9M | 19% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 14% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 7.4% |
| Denmark | $836K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $652K | 4.3% |
| United States | $554K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $383K | 2.5% |
| France | $277K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 30% above the world average of $0.73. 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.
Refractory mortar exports from Nigeria
Exports of refractory mortar by Nigeria reached $356 thousand in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Ghana alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $285K | 80% |
| India | $50K | 14% |
| Gabon | $11K | 3% |
| China | $9K | 2.4% |
| Benin | $1K | 0.2% |
| Niger | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria refractory mortar imports (HS 3816): 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 3816: Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions, including dolomite ramming mix, other than products of heading 38.01.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory mortar imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported refractory mortar worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory mortar to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (19%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 426% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory mortar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $0.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refractory mortar to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export refractory mortar?
Yes. Nigeria exported $356 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, India and Gabon. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $14.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory mortar?
The HS code for refractory mortar is heading 3816. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3816.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3816 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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