Wheat gluten imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wheat gluten by Nigeria reached $3.5 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.4 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 | $3.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 809 t |
Where Nigeria imports wheat gluten from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (46%), Lithuania (20%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.6M | 47% |
| Lithuania | $682K | 20% |
| France | $502K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $245K | 7.1% |
| China | $217K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $207K | 6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, close to the world average of $1.61.
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 gluten imports (HS 1109): 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 1109: Wheat gluten; whether or not dried.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat gluten imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported wheat gluten worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat gluten to Nigeria?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Lithuania (20%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat gluten per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wheat gluten to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. The peak was 2022 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat gluten?
The HS code for wheat gluten is heading 1109. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1109.00. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1109 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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