Tin ore exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Nigeria exported $258.2 million of tin ore in 2024 (15.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 67 countries for exports of this product. That is 48% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $258.2M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $174.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $250.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $179.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $89.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $115.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $128.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $119.6M | 8.9K t |
Where Nigeria exports tin ore to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $139.5M | 54% |
| Malaysia | $112.5M | 44% |
| Thailand | $6.2M | 2.4% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.24 per kg, close to the world average of $14.46.
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 tin ore exports (HS 2609): 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 2609: Tin ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of tin ore exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported tin ore worth $258.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 67 countries worldwide, with 15% of world exports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries buy tin ore from Nigeria?
China was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($139.5 million), followed by Malaysia (44%) and Thailand (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average export price of tin ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.24 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $14.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tin ore from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $119.6 million in 2017 to $258.2 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $164.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin ore?
The HS code for tin ore is heading 2609. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2609.00. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2609 page.
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