Wheat imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported wheat worth $2.10 billion (4.97 million tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.14 billion.
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 | $2.10B | 4.97M t |
| 2023 | $2.97B | 4.75M t |
| 2022 | $3.14B | 4.97M t |
| 2021 | $1.82B | 6.28M t |
| 2020 | $1.33B | 5.90M t |
| 2019 | $1.03B | 4.66M t |
| 2018 | $1.05B | 4.72M t |
| 2017 | $1.14B | 5.28M t |
Where Nigeria imports wheat from
The largest suppliers were Lithuania (24%), Poland (21%), Latvia (20%). Among the main suppliers, Estonia grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $513.2M | 24% |
| Poland | $450.2M | 21% |
| Latvia | $425.6M | 20% |
| Canada | $229.2M | 11% |
| Russia | $152.1M | 7.2% |
| United States | $148.0M | 7% |
| Romania | $58.7M | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44.0M | 2.1% |
| Estonia | $39.8M | 1.9% |
| France | $16.6M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 1001
| 1001.99 | Common wheat grain | 61% |
| 1001.19 | Durum wheat grain | 39% |
| 1001.11 | Durum wheat seed | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, 45% above the world average of $0.29. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 wheat imports (HS 1001): 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 1001: Wheat and meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported wheat worth $2.10 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.97 million tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 195 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat to Nigeria?
Lithuania was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($513.2 million), followed by Poland (21%) and Latvia (20%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Estonia grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $0.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wheat to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.14 billion in 2017 to $2.10 billion in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $3.14 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.82 billion a year.
What is the HS code for wheat?
The HS code for wheat is heading 1001. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 1001.99 (61% of the value) and 1001.19 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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