Synthetic lubricant additive imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic lubricant additive by Nigeria reached $2.3 million in 2024 (598 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.0 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 | $2.3M | 599 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 589 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 331 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 196 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports synthetic lubricant additive from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+525% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 59% |
| India | $207K | 9% |
| Italy | $191K | 8.3% |
| South Africa | $159K | 6.9% |
| France | $128K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $105K | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $61K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 1.5% |
| United States | $33K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.86 per kg, close to the world average of $4.34.
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 synthetic lubricant additive imports (HS 3811.29): 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 3811.29: Lubricating oil additives: not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic lubricant additive imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported synthetic lubricant additive worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 598 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic lubricant additive to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (9%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 525% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic lubricant additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.86 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $4.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic lubricant additive to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2018 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic lubricant additive?
The HS code for synthetic lubricant additive is subheading 3811.29. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3811 page.
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