Supported catalysts (other metals) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of supported catalysts (other metals) by Nigeria reached $2.2 million in 2024 (298 tonnes). That is 75% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.0 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 | $2.2M | 298 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 694 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 694 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 291 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 92 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 559 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 261 t |
Where Nigeria imports supported catalysts (other metals) from
The largest suppliers were United States (37%), India (21%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+605% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $827K | 37% |
| India | $472K | 21% |
| China | $338K | 15% |
| Italy | $273K | 12% |
| Sweden | $157K | 7% |
| France | $136K | 6.1% |
| Portugal | $31K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $9K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.55 per kg, 48% below the world average of $14.40, 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 supported catalysts (other metals) imports (HS 3815.19): 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 3815.19: Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious metals or their compounds, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of supported catalysts (other metals) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported supported catalysts (other metals) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 298 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply supported catalysts (other metals) to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($827 thousand), followed by India (21%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 605% on the year.
What is the average import price of supported catalysts (other metals) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.55 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $14.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of supported catalysts (other metals) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2023 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for supported catalysts (other metals)?
The HS code for supported catalysts (other metals) is subheading 3815.19. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
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