Tree nuts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported tree nuts worth $7.8 million (22.4 thousand tonnes). That is 76% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 79% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $33.2 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 | $7.8M | 22.4K t |
| 2023 | $33.2M | 36.3K t |
| 2022 | $25.8M | 27.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $656K | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $135K | 12 t |
Where Nigeria imports tree nuts from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 59% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.4M | 18% |
| Ghana | $565K | 7.2% |
| Niger | $404K | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $325K | 4.1% |
| United States | $96K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $87K | 1.1% |
| India | $86K | 1.1% |
| Pakistan | $46K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $44K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 0802
| 0802.90 | Edible nuts (other varieties) | 48% |
| 0802.70 | Nuts, edible: kola nuts (Cola spp.), fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled | 24% |
| 0802.21 | Hazelnuts (in shell) | 17% |
| 0802.11 | Almonds (in shell) | 5.1% |
| 0802.12 | Shelled almonds | 3.4% |
| 0802.52 | Shelled pistachios | 2.6% |
| 0802.32 | Shelled walnuts | 0.1% |
| 0802.31 | Walnuts in shell | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 93% below the world average of $4.86, 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.
Tree nuts exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported tree nuts worth $1.3 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Niger (33%), Netherlands (31%), Bahrain (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $432K | 33% |
| Netherlands | $396K | 31% |
| Bahrain | $162K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $105K | 8.1% |
| United States | $90K | 7% |
| Brazil | $41K | 3.1% |
| Cambodia | $21K | 1.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $16K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $8K | 0.6% |
| Benin | $6K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria tree nuts imports (HS 0802): 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 0802: Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.
Common questions
What is the value of tree nuts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported tree nuts worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply tree nuts to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (18%) and Ghana (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 656% on the year.
What is the average import price of tree nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 93% below the world average of $4.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tree nuts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $135 thousand in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $33.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export tree nuts?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, the Netherlands and Bahrain. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tree nuts?
The HS code for tree nuts is heading 0802. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0802.90 (48% of the value) and 0802.70 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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