Whey and milk products imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of whey and milk products by Nigeria reached $19.2 million in 2024 (17.6 thousand tonnes). That is 201% 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 | $19.2M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 4.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports whey and milk products from
Most of the value came from France (19%), United States (16%), China (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+361% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.6M | 19% |
| United States | $3.1M | 16% |
| China | $2.3M | 12% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 9.8% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 7.8% |
| Portugal | $1.4M | 7.4% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 6.7% |
| Czech Republic | $1.0M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $427K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 0404
| 0404.10 | Whey | 89% |
| 0404.90 | Milk protein products | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
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 and milk products imports (HS 0404): 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: Whey and products consisting of natural milk constituents; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of whey and milk products imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported whey and milk products worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 201% on 2023.
Which countries supply whey and milk products to Nigeria?
France was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the United States (16%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 20 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 and milk products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.26 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 and milk products to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, an increase of 310%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for whey and milk products?
The HS code for whey and milk products is heading 0404. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 0404.10 (89% of the value) and 0404.90 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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