Root vegetable flour imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of root vegetable flour by Nigeria reached $5.7 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 185 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 84% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $36.2 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 | $5.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $36.2M | 25.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $23K | 23 t |
| 2020 | $380K | 611 t |
| 2019 | $588K | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $798K | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $731K | 838 t |
Where Nigeria imports root vegetable flour from
China alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 91% |
| United Kingdom | $408K | 7.2% |
| Indonesia | $52K | 0.9% |
| India | $20K | 0.4% |
| United States | $15K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $11K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Root vegetable flour exports from Nigeria
Exports of root vegetable flour by Nigeria reached $3.3 million in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 134 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United States (33%), Canada (30%), Niger (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 33% |
| Canada | $978K | 30% |
| Niger | $807K | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $89K | 2.7% |
| Ireland | $74K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $71K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $44K | 1.3% |
| Norway | $30K | 0.9% |
| France | $25K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria root vegetable flour imports (HS 1106.20): 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 1106.20: Flour, meal and powder: of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714.
Common questions
What is the value of root vegetable flour imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported root vegetable flour worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 185 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply root vegetable flour to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (7%) and Indonesia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of root vegetable flour per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of root vegetable flour to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $731 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 678%. The peak was 2023 at $36.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export root vegetable flour?
Yes. Nigeria exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and Niger. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for root vegetable flour?
The HS code for root vegetable flour is subheading 1106.20. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1106 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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