Vitamin imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported vitamin worth $24.8 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $24.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $19.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $27.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $23.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $23.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $24.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $27.5M | 2.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports vitamin from
The largest suppliers were United States (30%), China (23%), South Africa (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+381% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.4M | 30% |
| China | $5.8M | 23% |
| South Africa | $3.8M | 15% |
| India | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| Denmark | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| Greece | $712K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $711K | 2.9% |
| France | $598K | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $573K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $454K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 2936
| 2936.29 | Vitamins (other unmixed) | 53% |
| 2936.27 | Vitamin C (unmixed) | 13% |
| 2936.90 | Vitamin preparations (other) | 11% |
| 2936.28 | Vitamin E (unmixed) | 7.8% |
| 2936.21 | Vitamin A (unmixed) | 7.3% |
| 2936.23 | Vitamin B2 (unmixed) | 3% |
| 2936.24 | Pantothenic acid (unmixed) | 2% |
| 2936.22 | Vitamin B1 (unmixed) | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2936.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.70 per kg, 27% below the world average of $11.87, 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.
Vitamin exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported vitamin worth $231 thousand (20 tonnes). Israel alone took 87% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $200K | 87% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 4.4% |
| France | $6K | 2.4% |
| Benin | $4K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $3K | 1.3% |
| Ireland | $3K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $2K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria vitamin imports (HS 2936): 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 2936: Provitamins, vitamins; natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates) derivatives thereof used as vitamins, and intermixtures of the fore-going, whether or not in any solvent.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported vitamin worth $24.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by China (23%) and South Africa (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 381% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.70 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vitamin to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.5 million in 2017 to $24.8 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2017 at $27.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export vitamin?
Yes. Nigeria exported $231 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, the United Kingdom and France. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $24.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin?
The HS code for vitamin is heading 2936. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2936.29 (53% of the value) and 2936.27 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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