Unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.2 million of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) in 2024 (949 tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.1 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 | $2.2M | 949 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 424 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 470 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 358 t |
Where Nigeria imports unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) from
China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 86% |
| Ireland | $118K | 5.4% |
| Singapore | $91K | 4.2% |
| Eswatini | $36K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.7% |
| India | $12K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $5K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.30 per kg, 41% below the world average of $3.88, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) imports (HS 2916.19): 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 2916.19: Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids: their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2916.1.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 949 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Ireland (5%) and Singapore (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 796% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.30 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $3.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2019 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2916.19. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
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