Vegetable extracts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $9.3 million of vegetable extracts in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $15.2 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 | $9.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 769 t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 871 t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports vegetable extracts from
The largest suppliers were Germany (34%), United Kingdom (15%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.2M | 34% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 15% |
| India | $1.0M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $827K | 8.9% |
| China | $794K | 8.6% |
| Denmark | $665K | 7.2% |
| South Africa | $314K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $161K | 1.7% |
| United States | $155K | 1.7% |
| Philippines | $151K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 1302
| 1302.13 | Hops extract | 42% |
| 1302.19 | Plant extracts and saps | 20% |
| 1302.32 | Guar and locust bean gum | 17% |
| 1302.20 | Pectin and pectates | 14% |
| 1302.39 | Plant-derived thickeners | 7.5% |
| 1302.31 | Agar-agar | 0.2% |
| 1302.12 | Liquorice extract | 0% |
| 1302.14 | Vegetable saps and extracts: of ephedra | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.70 per kg, 23% below the world average of $8.69, 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.
Vegetable extracts exports from Nigeria
Exports of vegetable extracts by Nigeria reached $854 thousand in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $732K | 86% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 4.8% |
| Norway | $21K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $17K | 2% |
| United States | $9K | 1% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.4% |
| France | $2K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria vegetable extracts imports (HS 1302): 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 1302: Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable extracts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported vegetable extracts worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable extracts to Nigeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable extracts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.70 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $8.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vegetable extracts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2017 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export vegetable extracts?
Yes. Nigeria exported $854 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the Netherlands and Norway. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable extracts?
The HS code for vegetable extracts is heading 1302. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1302.13 (42% of the value) and 1302.19 (20%).
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