Sweet biscuits imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $8.4 million of sweet biscuits in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.7 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 | $8.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 4.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports sweet biscuits from
The largest suppliers were India (18%), Colombia (15%), China (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 18% |
| Colombia | $1.2M | 15% |
| China | $1.1M | 13% |
| Turkey | $855K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $761K | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $607K | 7.2% |
| Malaysia | $305K | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $273K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $248K | 3% |
| Poland | $230K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, 45% below the world average of $3.23, 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.
Sweet biscuits exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $1.6 million of sweet biscuits in 2024 (557 tonnes). Ghana alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $1.0M | 62% |
| Benin | $252K | 16% |
| Liberia | $121K | 7.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $68K | 4.3% |
| Gambia | $42K | 2.6% |
| Senegal | $30K | 1.9% |
| United States | $28K | 1.7% |
| Canada | $24K | 1.5% |
| Central African Republic | $11K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria sweet biscuits imports (HS 1905.31): 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 1905.31: Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet biscuits imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported sweet biscuits worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweet biscuits to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Colombia (15%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweet biscuits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $3.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sweet biscuits to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export sweet biscuits?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Benin and Liberia. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet biscuits?
The HS code for sweet biscuits is subheading 1905.31. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
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