Soup preparations imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported soup preparations worth $23.5 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $34.6 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 | $23.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $27.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $22.9M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $20.5M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $32.8M | 14.9K t |
| 2019 | $34.6M | 17.1K t |
| 2018 | $22.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.9M | 7.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports soup preparations from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (46%), Indonesia (23%), South Africa (14%). Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+271% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $10.9M | 47% |
| Indonesia | $5.4M | 23% |
| South Africa | $3.2M | 14% |
| Senegal | $2.1M | 8.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.3M | 5.5% |
| China | $174K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $131K | 0.6% |
| France | $125K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $77K | 0.3% |
| India | $70K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2104
| 2104.10 | Soups and broths and preparations therefor | 65% |
| 2104.20 | Prepared meals | 35% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, close to the world average of $3.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soup preparations exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported soup preparations worth $2.4 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (17%), Sierra Leone (15%), Ghana (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+919% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $392K | 17% |
| Sierra Leone | $362K | 15% |
| Ghana | $319K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $305K | 13% |
| Mali | $302K | 13% |
| Niger | $177K | 7.5% |
| Liberia | $101K | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $71K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $66K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $58K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria soup preparations imports (HS 2104): 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 2104: Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of soup preparations imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported soup preparations worth $23.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply soup preparations to Nigeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Indonesia (23%) and South Africa (14%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 548% on the year.
What is the average import price of soup preparations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $3.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of soup preparations to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.9 million in 2017 to $23.5 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2019 at $34.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export soup preparations?
Yes. Nigeria exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Sierra Leone and Ghana. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $21.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for soup preparations?
The HS code for soup preparations is heading 2104. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2104.10 (65% of the value) and 2104.20 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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