Tapioca imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported tapioca worth $5.8 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 53% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.3 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 | $5.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $654K | 460 t |
| 2020 | $331K | 269 t |
| 2019 | $486K | 403 t |
| 2018 | $473K | 402 t |
| 2017 | $307K | 270 t |
Where Nigeria imports tapioca from
Most of the value came from China (42%), Indonesia (33%), United Kingdom (25%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 42% |
| Indonesia | $1.9M | 33% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 25% |
| India | $11K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tapioca exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported tapioca worth $613 thousand (500 tonnes). United States alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $466K | 76% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 12% |
| South Africa | $46K | 7.5% |
| Canada | $10K | 1.7% |
| Gambia | $10K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Senegal | $1K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.1% |
| Niger | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria tapioca imports (HS 1903): 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 1903: Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch; in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar forms.
Common questions
What is the value of tapioca imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported tapioca worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 187 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply tapioca to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Indonesia (33%) and the United Kingdom (25%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of tapioca per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tapioca to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $307 thousand in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export tapioca?
Yes. Nigeria exported $613 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and South Africa. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tapioca?
The HS code for tapioca is heading 1903. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1903.00. 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 1903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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