Whey imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported whey worth $17.1 million (16.0 thousand tonnes). That is 200% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $17.1M | 16.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 4.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports whey from
The largest suppliers were France (21%), United States (18%), Poland (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+361% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.6M | 21% |
| United States | $3.1M | 18% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 13% |
| China | $2.1M | 12% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 8.7% |
| Portugal | $1.4M | 8.3% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 7.6% |
| Czech Republic | $1.0M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $427K | 2.5% |
| Slovakia | $227K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
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 whey imports (HS 0404.10): 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 0404.10: Dairy produce: whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of whey imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported whey worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 200% on 2023.
Which countries supply whey to Nigeria?
France was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Poland (13%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average import price of whey per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of whey to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, an increase of 296%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for whey?
The HS code for whey is subheading 0404.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0404 page.
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