Rice imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $78.6 million of rice in 2024 (148.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 738% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $78.6M | 148.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 62.7K t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 27.5K t |
| 2019 | $19.7M | 27.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 15.0K t |
| 2017 | $29.8M | 64.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports rice from
India alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+538% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $48.8M | 62% |
| Thailand | $20.0M | 25% |
| Benin | $7.8M | 9.9% |
| United States | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $303K | 0.4% |
| China | $124K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 0% |
| Sweden | $32K | 0% |
| Togo | $31K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.20 | Brown rice | 63% |
| 1006.30 | Milled rice | 37% |
| 1006.10 | Paddy rice | 0.3% |
| 1006.40 | Broken rice | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria rice imports (HS 1006): 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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported rice worth $78.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 148.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 738% on 2023.
Which countries supply rice to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($48.8 million), followed by Thailand (25%) and Benin (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 538% on the year.
What is the average import price of rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rice to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.8 million in 2017 to $78.6 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1006.20 (63% of the value) and 1006.30 (37%).
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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