Unsupported catalysts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $12.2 million of unsupported catalysts in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $12.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 591 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 735 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 573 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 884 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 589 t |
Where Nigeria imports unsupported catalysts from
United States alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.1M | 75% |
| China | $1.5M | 12% |
| India | $812K | 6.7% |
| France | $352K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $155K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $95K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $70K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $26K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.91 per kg, 41% below the world average of $4.94, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria unsupported catalysts imports (HS 3815.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3815.90: Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, unsupported, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of unsupported catalysts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported unsupported catalysts worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsupported catalysts to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by China (12%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsupported catalysts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.91 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $4.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unsupported catalysts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 186%. The peak was 2023 at $14.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsupported catalysts?
The HS code for unsupported catalysts is subheading 3815.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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