Soda ash imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported soda ash worth $70.9 million (262.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $95.0 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 | $70.9M | 262.5K t |
| 2023 | $82.3M | 240.1K t |
| 2022 | $95.0M | 268.4K t |
| 2021 | $34.3M | 207.5K t |
| 2020 | $45.6M | 234.6K t |
| 2019 | $58.9M | 240.6K t |
| 2018 | $34.3M | 135.9K t |
| 2017 | $40.6M | 179.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports soda ash from
The largest suppliers were Bulgaria (32%), Spain (29%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $22.7M | 32% |
| Spain | $20.5M | 29% |
| China | $13.3M | 19% |
| Turkey | $11.0M | 16% |
| Indonesia | $3.1M | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $106K | 0.2% |
| India | $82K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $43K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $42K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.27 per kg, close to the world average of $0.26.
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 soda ash imports (HS 2836.20): 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 2836.20: Carbonates: disodium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of soda ash imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported soda ash worth $70.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 262.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply soda ash to Nigeria?
Bulgaria was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($22.7 million), followed by Spain (29%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of soda ash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of soda ash to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.6 million in 2017 to $70.9 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2022 at $95.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for soda ash?
The HS code for soda ash is subheading 2836.20. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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