Tropical fruit imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported tropical fruit worth $7.5 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 70% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 91% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $24.9 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 | $7.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $24.9M | 16.8K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 71.2K t |
| 2021 | $803K | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $691K | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $756K | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $893K | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $81K | 16 t |
Where Nigeria imports tropical fruit from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Niger (22%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+539% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 48% |
| Niger | $1.6M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $895K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $420K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $339K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $278K | 3.7% |
| Benin | $198K | 2.6% |
| Lebanon | $93K | 1.2% |
| India | $12K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0804
| 0804.10 | Dates | 49% |
| 0804.20 | Figs | 48% |
| 0804.50 | Mangoes, guavas and mangosteens | 2.8% |
| 0804.30 | Pineapples | 0% |
| 0804.40 | Avocados | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.44 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tropical fruit exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported tropical fruit worth $265 thousand (2.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Niger (36%), United States (19%), Central African Republic (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+503% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $95K | 36% |
| United States | $51K | 19% |
| Central African Republic | $47K | 18% |
| France | $28K | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $20K | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 7.5% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria tropical fruit imports (HS 0804): 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 0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical fruit imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported tropical fruit worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply tropical fruit to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Niger (22%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 539% on the year.
What is the average import price of tropical fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tropical fruit to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81 thousand in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $24.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export tropical fruit?
Yes. Nigeria exported $265 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, the United States and the Central African Republic. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical fruit?
The HS code for tropical fruit is heading 0804. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0804.10 (49% of the value) and 0804.20 (48%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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