Sugar confectionery imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sugar confectionery by Nigeria reached $30.6 million in 2024 (23.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $61.6 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 | $30.6M | 23.3K t |
| 2023 | $29.0M | 18.1K t |
| 2022 | $32.2M | 19.2K t |
| 2021 | $57.9M | 40.9K t |
| 2020 | $61.6M | 40.8K t |
| 2019 | $53.6M | 33.5K t |
| 2018 | $44.7M | 26.0K t |
| 2017 | $28.4M | 15.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports sugar confectionery from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $15.7M | 51% |
| China | $7.0M | 23% |
| Vietnam | $2.6M | 8.6% |
| Indonesia | $926K | 3% |
| Brazil | $723K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $703K | 2.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $583K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $570K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $342K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $305K | 1% |
Product types under HS 1704
| 1704.90 | Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | 87% |
| 1704.10 | Chewing gum | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, 66% below the world average of $3.85, 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.
Sugar confectionery exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported sugar confectionery worth $2.6 million (881 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Senegal (43%), Ghana (28%), Cote d'Ivoire (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $1.1M | 43% |
| Ghana | $713K | 28% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $428K | 17% |
| Niger | $71K | 2.8% |
| Gambia | $62K | 2.4% |
| Kuwait | $59K | 2.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $35K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 1.1% |
| United States | $22K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria sugar confectionery imports (HS 1704): 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 1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar confectionery imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported sugar confectionery worth $30.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar confectionery to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($15.7 million), followed by China (23%) and Vietnam (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar confectionery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $3.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sugar confectionery to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.4 million in 2017 to $30.6 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2020 at $61.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export sugar confectionery?
Yes. Nigeria exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $28.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar confectionery?
The HS code for sugar confectionery is heading 1704. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1704.90 (87% of the value) and 1704.10 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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