Toiletry imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of toiletry by Nigeria reached $54.7 million in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $84.2 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 | $54.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $81.5M | 17.4K t |
| 2022 | $71.7M | 17.5K t |
| 2021 | $84.2M | 20.8K t |
| 2020 | $68.9M | 19.1K t |
| 2019 | $70.2M | 18.7K t |
| 2018 | $62.2M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $49.3M | 11.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports toiletry from
The largest suppliers were India (22%), United Kingdom (18%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $11.8M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $9.9M | 18% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 13% |
| France | $6.0M | 11% |
| China | $3.3M | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $2.4M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $1.0M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 3307
| 3307.20 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirants | 53% |
| 3307.90 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations n.e.c. in heading no. 3307 | 20% |
| 3307.41 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, agarbatti and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning… | 13% |
| 3307.49 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, (excluding those which operate by burning) | 11% |
| 3307.30 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations | 2.9% |
| 3307.10 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.72 per kg, 41% below the world average of $6.32, 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.
Toiletry exports from Nigeria
Exports of toiletry by Nigeria reached $213 thousand in 2024 (245 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Benin (19%), Gambia (15%), Niger (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $40K | 19% |
| Gambia | $31K | 15% |
| Niger | $31K | 14% |
| Angola | $30K | 14% |
| Liberia | $26K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 5.9% |
| United States | $6K | 3% |
| Zambia | $4K | 1.9% |
| Senegal | $4K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria toiletry imports (HS 3307): 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 3307: Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; pre-shave, shaving, after-shave, bath preparations; personal deodorants and depilatories; room deodorisers, perfumed or not with disinfectant properties or not.
Common questions
What is the value of toiletry imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported toiletry worth $54.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply toiletry to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of toiletry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.72 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $6.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of toiletry to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.3 million in 2017 to $54.7 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $84.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export toiletry?
Yes. Nigeria exported $213 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, the Gambia and Niger. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $54.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for toiletry?
The HS code for toiletry is heading 3307. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3307.20 (53% of the value) and 3307.90 (20%).
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