Sanitary products imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported sanitary products worth $5.5 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 71% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $70.5 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 | $5.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $18.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $24.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $35.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $46.1M | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $70.5M | 21.3K t |
| 2018 | $48.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $39.5M | 12.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports sanitary products from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 89% |
| Turkey | $191K | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $87K | 1.6% |
| Cameroon | $59K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $42K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 0.7% |
| France | $36K | 0.7% |
| India | $35K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $23K | 0.4% |
| United States | $16K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.84 per kg, 32% below the world average of $4.17, 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.
Sanitary products exports from Nigeria
Exports of sanitary products by Nigeria reached $919 thousand in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Cameroon (19%), Togo (19%), Benin (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | $173K | 19% |
| Togo | $172K | 19% |
| Benin | $144K | 16% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $133K | 15% |
| Niger | $64K | 7% |
| Turkey | $55K | 6% |
| Ghana | $55K | 6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $29K | 3.2% |
| Liberia | $26K | 2.8% |
| Guinea | $25K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria sanitary products imports (HS 9619): 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 9619: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sanitary products imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported sanitary products worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 152nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply sanitary products to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 704% on the year.
What is the average import price of sanitary products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.84 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $4.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sanitary products to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.5 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 86%. The peak was 2019 at $70.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export sanitary products?
Yes. Nigeria exported $919 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cameroon, Togo and Benin. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sanitary products?
The HS code for sanitary products is heading 9619. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9619.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9619 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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