Smoking tobacco imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.1 million of smoking tobacco in 2024 (448 tonnes). Value fell 59% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.0 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 | $4.1M | 448 t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 786 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 856 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 677 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 148 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 337 t |
Where Nigeria imports smoking tobacco from
The largest suppliers were Denmark (45%), Hungary (27%), Serbia (18%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $1.8M | 45% |
| Hungary | $1.1M | 27% |
| Serbia | $746K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $376K | 9.1% |
| China | $43K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.23 per kg, 33% below the world average of $13.85, 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.
Smoking tobacco exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported smoking tobacco worth $8.1 million (832 tonnes). Mali alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $8.1M | 100% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria smoking tobacco imports (HS 2403.19): 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 2403.19: Tobacco: smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of smoking tobacco imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported smoking tobacco worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 448 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply smoking tobacco to Nigeria?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Hungary (27%) and Serbia (18%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of smoking tobacco per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.23 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $13.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of smoking tobacco to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export smoking tobacco?
Yes. Nigeria exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, the United States and Germany. That compares with imports of $4.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for smoking tobacco?
The HS code for smoking tobacco is subheading 2403.19. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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