Wood charcoal exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of wood charcoal by Nigeria reached $50.5 million in 2024 (167.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $83.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50.5M | 167.8K t |
| 2023 | $64.7M | 146.8K t |
| 2022 | $53.4M | 121.4K t |
| 2021 | $45.8M | 134.7K t |
| 2020 | $51.0M | 142.1K t |
| 2019 | $83.5M | 244.2K t |
| 2018 | $72.8M | 243.5K t |
| 2017 | $49.4M | 179.0K t |
Where Nigeria exports wood charcoal to
Most of it went to Portugal (14%), Poland (10%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $6.9M | 14% |
| Poland | $5.2M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.8M | 9.5% |
| Lebanon | $4.6M | 9.2% |
| South Korea | $4.3M | 8.5% |
| Kuwait | $3.6M | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $3.2M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 5.2% |
| Greece | $2.2M | 4.4% |
| China | $1.9M | 3.7% |
Product types under HS 4402
| 4402.90 | Wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated | 98% |
| 4402.10 | Bamboo charcoal | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4402.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.30 per kg, 43% below the world average of $0.53, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wood charcoal imports to Nigeria
Nigeria imported $790 thousand of wood charcoal in 2024 (856 tonnes). China alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria wood charcoal exports (HS 4402): 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 4402: Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of wood charcoal exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported wood charcoal worth $50.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 167.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 156 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy wood charcoal from Nigeria?
Portugal was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Poland (10%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average export price of wood charcoal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.30 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $0.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of wood charcoal from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $49.4 million in 2017 to $50.5 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2019 at $83.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import wood charcoal?
Yes. Nigeria imported $790 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Indonesia and India. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $49.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood charcoal?
The HS code for wood charcoal is heading 4402. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4402.90 (98% of the value) and 4402.10 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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