Sugar blends and invert sugar imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported sugar blends and invert sugar worth $13.2 million (12.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.2M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 7.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports sugar blends and invert sugar from
Most of the value came from France (34%), China (32%), Eswatini (14%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.5M | 34% |
| China | $4.2M | 32% |
| Eswatini | $1.8M | 14% |
| India | $824K | 6.3% |
| Indonesia | $448K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $387K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $361K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $353K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $86K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $78K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 30% above the world average of $0.83. 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria sugar blends and invert sugar imports (HS 1702.90): 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 1702.90: Sugars: n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of fructose.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar blends and invert sugar imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported sugar blends and invert sugar worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar blends and invert sugar to Nigeria?
France was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (32%) and Eswatini (14%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 351% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar blends and invert sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sugar blends and invert sugar to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar?
The HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar is subheading 1702.90. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 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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