Unsaturated carboxylic acid imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $13.8 million of unsaturated carboxylic acid in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 47% on 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 3.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports unsaturated carboxylic acid from
Most of the value came from China (40%), India (40%), Ireland (4%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+677% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 40% |
| India | $5.5M | 40% |
| Ireland | $610K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $483K | 3.5% |
| France | $279K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $275K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $248K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $146K | 1.1% |
| United States | $129K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $91K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2916
| 2916.39 | Aromatic carboxylic acids (other) | 36% |
| 2916.19 | Unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) | 16% |
| 2916.12 | Acrylic acid esters | 14% |
| 2916.31 | Benzoic acid | 12% |
| 2916.20 | Cyclic monocarboxylic acids | 7.8% |
| 2916.15 | Unsaturated fatty acids | 7.7% |
| 2916.11 | Acrylic acid | 6.1% |
| 2916.32 | Benzoyl derivatives | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2916.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.59 per kg, close to the world average of $2.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria unsaturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2916): 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 2916: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated carboxylic acid imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported unsaturated carboxylic acid worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated carboxylic acid to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by India (40%) and Ireland (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 677% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.59 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $2.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unsaturated carboxylic acid to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2022 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for unsaturated carboxylic acid is heading 2916. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2916.39 (36% of the value) and 2916.19 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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