Salt imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of salt by Nigeria reached $26.4 million in 2024 (817.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $36.0 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 | $26.4M | 817.6K t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 1.87M t |
| 2022 | $36.0M | 1.36M t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 276.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 331.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 244.6K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 364.0K t |
| 2017 | $16.3M | 421.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports salt from
Most of the value came from Brazil (48%), Namibia (33%), Libya (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $12.6M | 48% |
| Namibia | $8.7M | 33% |
| Libya | $1.9M | 7.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $936K | 3.6% |
| Tunisia | $559K | 2.1% |
| Ireland | $410K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $379K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $289K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $177K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $144K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.03 per kg, 50% below the world average of $0.06, 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.
Salt exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $291 thousand of salt in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Benin accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $197K | 68% |
| Niger | $73K | 25% |
| Central African Republic | $15K | 5% |
| Togo | $3K | 1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.8% |
| France | $1K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria salt imports (HS 2501): 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 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water.
Common questions
What is the value of salt imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported salt worth $26.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 817.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply salt to Nigeria?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($12.6 million), followed by Namibia (33%) and Libya (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.03 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $0.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of salt to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.3 million in 2017 to $26.4 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2022 at $36.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export salt?
Yes. Nigeria exported $291 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Niger and the Central African Republic. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $26.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for salt?
The HS code for salt is heading 2501. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2501.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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