Vitamin C (unmixed) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vitamin c (unmixed) by Nigeria reached $3.3 million in 2024 (994 tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.9 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 | $3.3M | 994 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 756 t |
Where Nigeria imports vitamin c (unmixed) from
China alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 81% |
| Turkey | $167K | 5% |
| Germany | $125K | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $118K | 3.5% |
| India | $114K | 3.4% |
| Greece | $71K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0.8% |
| Eswatini | $9K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.35 per kg, 29% below the world average of $4.71, 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 vitamin c (unmixed) imports (HS 2936.27): 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 2936.27: Vitamins: vitamin C and its derivatives, unmixed.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin c (unmixed) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported vitamin c (unmixed) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 994 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin c (unmixed) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 386% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin c (unmixed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.35 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $4.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamin c (unmixed) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2018 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin c (unmixed)?
The HS code for vitamin c (unmixed) is subheading 2936.27. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2936 page.
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