Seeds for sowing imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seeds for sowing by Nigeria reached $6.2 million in 2024 (182 tonnes). 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 $8.2 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 | $6.2M | 183 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 158 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 185 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 131 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 113 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 104 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 117 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 229 t |
Where Nigeria imports seeds for sowing from
Most of the value came from France (46%), South Africa (9%), Cameroon (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.9M | 46% |
| South Africa | $587K | 9.4% |
| Cameroon | $490K | 7.9% |
| China | $403K | 6.5% |
| United States | $367K | 5.9% |
| Chile | $295K | 4.8% |
| India | $289K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $242K | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $154K | 2.5% |
| Israel | $144K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 1209
| 1209.91 | Vegetable seeds | 95% |
| 1209.29 | Forage crop seeds (other) | 2.2% |
| 1209.99 | Seeds (other species) | 1.7% |
| 1209.30 | Flower seeds | 1.1% |
| 1209.21 | Alfalfa seeds | 0.5% |
| 1209.25 | Ryegrass seeds | 0% |
| 1209.22 | Clover seeds | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.05 per kg, 263% above the world average of $9.38. 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 seeds for sowing imports (HS 1209): 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 1209: Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of seeds for sowing imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported seeds for sowing worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 182 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply seeds for sowing to Nigeria?
France was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by South Africa (9%) and Cameroon (8%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of seeds for sowing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.05 per kg in 2024, 263% above the world average of $9.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seeds for sowing to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for seeds for sowing?
The HS code for seeds for sowing is heading 1209. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1209.91 (95% of the value) and 1209.29 (2%).
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