Tea imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tea by Nigeria reached $16.6 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $22.5 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 | $16.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $18.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $22.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $19.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 1.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports tea from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (41%), China (23%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $6.9M | 41% |
| China | $3.8M | 23% |
| India | $1.9M | 11% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.9M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $532K | 3.2% |
| United States | $428K | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $219K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $195K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $163K | 1% |
| South Korea | $145K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 0902
| 0902.40 | Bulk black tea | 54% |
| 0902.10 | Packaged green tea | 18% |
| 0902.30 | Packaged black tea | 17% |
| 0902.20 | Bulk green tea | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, 41% below the world average of $3.70, 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.
Tea exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $1.1 million of tea in 2024 (631 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $979K | 86% |
| Togo | $72K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 1.8% |
| Benin | $20K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12K | 1.1% |
| Niger | $5K | 0.5% |
| United States | $4K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $4K | 0.4% |
| China | $3K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria tea imports (HS 0902): 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 0902: Tea.
Common questions
What is the value of tea imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported tea worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply tea to Nigeria?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by China (23%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $3.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tea to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. The peak was 2020 at $22.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export tea?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Togo and the Netherlands. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $15.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea?
The HS code for tea is heading 0902. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0902.40 (53% of the value) and 0902.10 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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