Tobacco products (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.7 million of tobacco products (other) in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $2.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 993 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 585 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 832 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 279 t |
| 2019 | $982K | 29 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 665 t |
| 2017 | $985K | 227 t |
Where Nigeria imports tobacco products (other) from
Most of the value came from India (49%), South Korea (26%), Denmark (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 49% |
| South Korea | $701K | 26% |
| Denmark | $408K | 15% |
| Germany | $220K | 8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.4% |
| China | $10K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $4K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, 87% below the world average of $15.77, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria tobacco products (other) imports (HS 2403.99): 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 2403.99: Tobacco: other than homogenised or reconstituted or smoking.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco products (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported tobacco products (other) worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco products (other) to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Korea (26%) and Denmark (15%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 582% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco products (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $15.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tobacco products (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $985 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 178%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco products (other)?
The HS code for tobacco products (other) is subheading 2403.99. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 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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