Staples imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $17.2 million of staples in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. That is 972% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% 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 | $17.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 566 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 428 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 595 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 441 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 497 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 446 t |
| 2017 | $823K | 310 t |
Where Nigeria imports staples from
China alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.0M | 99% |
| India | $109K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $21K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $6K | 0% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.53 per kg, 66% above the world average of $2.13. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 staples imports (HS 8305.20): 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 8305.20: Stationery: staples in strips, (e.g. for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of staples imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported staples worth $17.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 209 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 972% on 2023.
Which countries supply staples to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($17.0 million), followed by India (1%) and Sweden (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 468% on the year.
What is the average import price of staples per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.53 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $2.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of staples to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $823 thousand in 2017 to $17.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for staples?
The HS code for staples is subheading 8305.20. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8305 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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