Saturated carboxylic acid imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $93.2 million (48.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 84% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $93.2M | 48.3K t |
| 2023 | $50.7M | 38.2K t |
| 2022 | $70.9M | 37.0K t |
| 2021 | $63.9M | 45.6K t |
| 2020 | $41.5M | 44.8K t |
| 2019 | $38.3M | 37.6K t |
| 2018 | $36.6M | 30.6K t |
| 2017 | $30.7M | 31.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports saturated carboxylic acid from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (38%), India (28%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $35.3M | 38% |
| India | $26.4M | 28% |
| China | $7.9M | 8.5% |
| Indonesia | $6.4M | 6.9% |
| South Africa | $4.3M | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.2M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $2.0M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $819K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 2915
| 2915.70 | Palmitic and stearic acids | 48% |
| 2915.31 | Ethyl acetate | 30% |
| 2915.50 | Propionic acid | 6% |
| 2915.32 | Vinyl acetate | 5.8% |
| 2915.29 | Acetic acid salts (other) | 2.2% |
| 2915.39 | Acetic acid esters (other) | 2.1% |
| 2915.90 | Fatty acid derivatives (other) | 2.1% |
| 2915.21 | Acetic acid | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2915.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.93 per kg, 64% above the world average of $1.18. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 saturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2915): 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 2915: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated carboxylic acid imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $93.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated carboxylic acid to Nigeria?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($35.3 million), followed by India (28%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.93 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $1.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of saturated carboxylic acid to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.7 million in 2017 to $93.2 million in 2024, an increase of 204%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $53.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for saturated carboxylic acid is heading 2915. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2915.70 (48% of the value) and 2915.31 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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