Sweetened cocoa powder exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sweetened cocoa powder by Nigeria reached $26.4 million in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 134 countries for exports of this product. That is 103% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 155% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26.4M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $615K | 557 t |
| 2020 | $180K | 212 t |
| 2019 | $136K | 223 t |
| 2018 | $129K | 210 t |
| 2017 | $38K | 113 t |
Where Nigeria exports sweetened cocoa powder to
One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $17.4M | 66% |
| Netherlands | $8.8M | 33% |
| Gambia | $78K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 0.2% |
| Ghana | $32K | 0.1% |
| United States | $14K | 0.1% |
| Cabo Verde | $8K | 0% |
| Niger | $3K | 0% |
| Benin | $3K | 0% |
| Sierra Leone | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.19 per kg, close to the world average of $3.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sweetened cocoa powder imports to Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria imported sweetened cocoa powder worth $17.4 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 208 countries for imports of this product. Ghana alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $16.8M | 96% |
| India | $286K | 1.6% |
| China | $206K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $76K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $32K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0% |
| Italy | $4K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria sweetened cocoa powder exports (HS 1806.10): 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 1806.10: Cocoa: powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of sweetened cocoa powder exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported sweetened cocoa powder worth $26.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 134 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 103% on 2023.
Which countries buy sweetened cocoa powder from Nigeria?
Germany was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($17.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (33%) and the Gambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average export price of sweetened cocoa powder per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.19 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $3.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sweetened cocoa powder from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $38 thousand in 2017 to $26.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import sweetened cocoa powder?
Yes. Nigeria imported $17.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ghana, India and China. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweetened cocoa powder?
The HS code for sweetened cocoa powder is subheading 1806.10. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
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