Sorbitol formulation imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported sorbitol formulation worth $5.0 million (8.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% more 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 $25.8 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 | $5.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $25.8M | 24.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 12.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 6.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports sorbitol formulation from
Most of the value came from Turkey (43%), China (30%), Netherlands (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.1M | 43% |
| China | $1.5M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $633K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $276K | 5.5% |
| India | $266K | 5.3% |
| Indonesia | $151K | 3% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, 27% below the world average of $0.86, 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 sorbitol formulation imports (HS 3824.60): 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 3824.60: Sorbitol: other than that of subheading no. 2905.44.
Common questions
What is the value of sorbitol formulation imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported sorbitol formulation worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply sorbitol formulation to Nigeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (30%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of sorbitol formulation per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $0.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sorbitol formulation to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2022 at $25.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorbitol formulation?
The HS code for sorbitol formulation is subheading 3824.60. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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