Salicylic acid esters (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.3 million of salicylic acid esters (other) in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 979 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 668 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 742 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 833 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 616 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 417 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 679 t |
Where Nigeria imports salicylic acid esters (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 96% |
| India | $78K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.16 per kg, 56% below the world average of $4.91, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria salicylic acid esters (other) imports (HS 2918.23): 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 2918.23: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), other esters of salicylic acid and its salts n.e.c. in item no. 2918.2.
Common questions
What is the value of salicylic acid esters (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported salicylic acid esters (other) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 142 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply salicylic acid esters (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (3%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average import price of salicylic acid esters (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.16 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $4.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of salicylic acid esters (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2023 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for salicylic acid esters (other)?
The HS code for salicylic acid esters (other) is subheading 2918.23. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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