Semi-skimmed milk imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.7 million of semi-skimmed milk in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $4.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 3.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports semi-skimmed milk from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.4M | 51% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 41% |
| Belgium | $240K | 5.2% |
| Poland | $83K | 1.8% |
| India | $32K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $12K | 0.3% |
| China | $10K | 0.2% |
| France | $8K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 64% above the world average of $0.64. 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 semi-skimmed milk imports (HS 0401.20): 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 0401.20: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-skimmed milk imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported semi-skimmed milk worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-skimmed milk to Nigeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (41%) and Belgium (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 285% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-skimmed milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of semi-skimmed milk to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-skimmed milk?
The HS code for semi-skimmed milk is subheading 0401.20. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0401 page.
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