Whole milk powder unsweetened imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported whole milk powder unsweetened worth $162.5 million (46.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $250.4 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 | $162.5M | 46.1K t |
| 2023 | $149.9M | 42.1K t |
| 2022 | $158.5M | 38.5K t |
| 2021 | $250.4M | 69.3K t |
| 2020 | $182.5M | 55.0K t |
| 2019 | $159.0M | 49.7K t |
| 2018 | $137.1M | 41.8K t |
| 2017 | $211.7M | 67.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports whole milk powder unsweetened from
New Zealand alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $112.8M | 69% |
| Uruguay | $13.3M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $9.6M | 5.9% |
| China | $8.5M | 5.3% |
| Ireland | $5.6M | 3.5% |
| France | $5.1M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $1.5M | 0.9% |
| Poland | $855K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $259K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.52 per kg, close to the world average of $3.91.
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 whole milk powder unsweetened imports (HS 0402.21): 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 0402.21: Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight).
Common questions
What is the value of whole milk powder unsweetened imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported whole milk powder unsweetened worth $162.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply whole milk powder unsweetened to Nigeria?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($112.8 million), followed by Uruguay (8%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 351% on the year.
What is the average import price of whole milk powder unsweetened per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $3.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of whole milk powder unsweetened to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $211.7 million in 2017 to $162.5 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $250.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $176.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for whole milk powder unsweetened?
The HS code for whole milk powder unsweetened is subheading 0402.21. 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 0402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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