Starch imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported starch worth $49.1 million (105.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 107% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $49.1M | 105.3K t |
| 2023 | $23.7M | 42.3K t |
| 2022 | $29.3M | 46.3K t |
| 2021 | $39.3M | 91.8K t |
| 2020 | $15.6M | 45.1K t |
| 2019 | $22.3M | 63.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 40.4K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 70.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports starch from
Turkey alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $30.0M | 61% |
| Egypt | $10.2M | 21% |
| Thailand | $2.9M | 6% |
| Romania | $1.9M | 3.9% |
| India | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $619K | 1.3% |
| China | $464K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $445K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $319K | 0.7% |
| Argentina | $266K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 1108
| 1108.12 | Corn starch | 93% |
| 1108.14 | Cassava starch | 5.6% |
| 1108.11 | Wheat starch | 0.6% |
| 1108.19 | Starch (other species) | 0.4% |
| 1108.13 | Potato starch | 0% |
| 1108.20 | Inulin | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.63, 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.
Starch exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $804 thousand of starch in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Ghana alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $425K | 53% |
| United States | $163K | 20% |
| Canada | $115K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $37K | 4.6% |
| Cambodia | $17K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 1.7% |
| Niger | $8K | 1% |
| Ireland | $5K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.6% |
| China | $4K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria starch imports (HS 1108): 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 1108: Starches; inulin.
Common questions
What is the value of starch imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported starch worth $49.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 105.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 107% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch to Nigeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($30.0 million), followed by Egypt (21%) and Thailand (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 566% on the year.
What is the average import price of starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of starch to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $49.1 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export starch?
Yes. Nigeria exported $804 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, the United States and Canada. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $48.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch?
The HS code for starch is heading 1108. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1108.12 (93% of the value) and 1108.14 (6%).
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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