Sodium sulfate (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sodium sulfate (other) by Nigeria reached $3.4 million in 2024 (16.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 170 countries. That is 229% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.3 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 | $3.4M | 16.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 15.0K t |
| 2021 | $165K | 160 t |
| 2020 | $71K | 21 t |
| 2019 | $69K | 31 t |
| 2018 | $229K | 89 t |
| 2017 | $511K | 988 t |
Where Nigeria imports sodium sulfate (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+466% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 78% |
| South Korea | $608K | 18% |
| Pakistan | $74K | 2.2% |
| India | $27K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $24K | 0.7% |
| DR Congo | $14K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 38% below the world average of $0.34, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria sodium sulfate (other) imports (HS 2833.19): 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 2833.19: Sodium sulphates: other than disodium sulphate.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium sulfate (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported sodium sulfate (other) worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 170 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 229% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium sulfate (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by South Korea (18%) and Pakistan (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 466% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium sulfate (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $0.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sodium sulfate (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $511 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 568%. The peak was 2022 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium sulfate (other)?
The HS code for sodium sulfate (other) is subheading 2833.19. 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 2833 page.
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