Spice seeds imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported spice seeds worth $2.5 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 72% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average.
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 | $2.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 528 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $969K | 586 t |
| 2020 | $612K | 320 t |
| 2019 | $599K | 290 t |
| 2018 | $494K | 292 t |
| 2017 | $259K | 160 t |
Where Nigeria imports spice seeds from
India alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.6M | 65% |
| China | $757K | 31% |
| Pakistan | $39K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $24K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $18K | 0.7% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Philippines | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0909
| 0909.22 | Ground coriander | 49% |
| 0909.31 | Cumin seeds | 20% |
| 0909.21 | Coriander seeds | 9.5% |
| 0909.32 | Ground cumin | 9.2% |
| 0909.61 | Anise and caraway seeds | 8.2% |
| 0909.62 | Spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, crushed or ground | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, 52% below the world average of $2.46, 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 spice seeds imports (HS 0909): 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 0909: Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway or juniper.
Common questions
What is the value of spice seeds imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported spice seeds worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply spice seeds to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (31%) and Pakistan (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of spice seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $2.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spice seeds to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $259 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 856%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for spice seeds?
The HS code for spice seeds is heading 0909. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0909.22 (48% of the value) and 0909.31 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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