Retail laundry detergent imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of retail laundry detergent by Nigeria reached $3.9 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $18.0 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 | $3.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $18.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 4.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports retail laundry detergent from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Indonesia (31%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+358% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 46% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $368K | 9.5% |
| Germany | $146K | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $105K | 2.7% |
| Lebanon | $78K | 2% |
| Poland | $20K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $19K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Retail laundry detergent exports from Nigeria
Exports of retail laundry detergent by Nigeria reached $1.1 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $555K | 52% |
| Mauritania | $224K | 21% |
| Togo | $183K | 17% |
| Benin | $67K | 6.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $32K | 3% |
| Niger | $6K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria retail laundry detergent imports (HS 3402.20): 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 3402.20: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail laundry detergent imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported retail laundry detergent worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 154th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail laundry detergent to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Indonesia (31%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail laundry detergent to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2018 at $18.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export retail laundry detergent?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Mauritania and Togo. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail laundry detergent?
The HS code for retail laundry detergent is subheading 3402.20. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
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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