Other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. production in Nigeria
In 2024 Nigeria produced 10,869 t of other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c., the 14th largest in the world (0.33% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 74%. The record was 18,996 t in 2022. Area harvested: 6,925 ha, yield 1.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 10,869 t
- World rank
- 14 of 65
- 10-year change
- +74%
- Record
- 18,996 t
- 2022
Other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. in Nigeria, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Nigeria compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.33%
- 0.22% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.6
- world 2.2 (−30%)
- kg per person
- 0.05
- world 0.41
- 10-year change
- +74%
- world +18%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Colombia | 18,481 | 0.56% |
| 13 | Mexico | 12,295 | 0.37% |
| 14 | Nigeria | 10,869 | 0.33% |
| 15 | Dominican Republic | 7,898 | 0.24% |
| 16 | Peru | 6,594 | 0.20% |
Map of world production of other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c.
Share of the world total; Nigeria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,869 | +3.2% | 6,925 | 1.57 |
| 2023 | 10,537 | −45% | 6,734 | 1.56 |
| 2022 | 18,996 | +27% | 12,178 | 1.56 |
| 2021 | 15,000 | +50% | 9,620 | 1.56 |
| 2020 | 10,000 | +24% | 6,432 | 1.55 |
| 2019 | 8,060 | +14% | 5,230 | 1.54 |
| 2018 | 7,046 | +10% | 4,648 | 1.52 |
| 2017 | 6,390 | −2.5% | 4,292 | 1.49 |
| 2016 | 6,552 | +3.0% | 4,181 | 1.57 |
| 2015 | 6,360 | +1.6% | 4,089 | 1.56 |
| 2014 | 6,260 | +1.0% | 4,026 | 1.55 |
| 2013 | 6,200 | +3.3% | 3,900 | 1.59 |
| 2012 | 6,000 | +9.1% | 3,850 | 1.56 |
| 2011 | 5,500 | 0.0% | 3,700 | 1.49 |
| 2010 | 5,500 | +17% | 3,600 | 1.53 |
| 2009 | 4,700 | −1.9% | 3,600 | 1.31 |
| 2008 | 4,790 | +4.1% | 3,451 | 1.39 |
| 2007 | 4,600 | +1.1% | 3,300 | 1.39 |
| 2006 | 4,548 | +1.1% | 3,320 | 1.37 |
| 2005 | 4,500 | +5.1% | 3,250 | 1.38 |
| 2004 | 4,282 | +6.9% | 3,192 | 1.34 |
| 2003 | 4,006 | +3.5% | 3,019 | 1.33 |
| 2002 | 3,870 | +5.0% | 2,894 | 1.34 |
| 2001 | 3,687 | +5.3% | 2,764 | 1.33 |
| 2000 | 3,503 | +5.5% | 2,634 | 1.33 |
| 1999 | 3,319 | +5.8% | 2,503 | 1.33 |
| 1998 | 3,136 | +6.2% | 2,371 | 1.32 |
| 1997 | 2,952 | +6.6% | 2,239 | 1.32 |
| 1996 | 2,769 | +7.1% | 2,105 | 1.32 |
| 1995 | 2,585 | +7.7% | 1,971 | 1.31 |
| 1994 | 2,401 | +8.3% | 1,837 | 1.31 |
| 1993 | 2,218 | +9.0% | 1,701 | 1.30 |
| 1992 | 2,034 | +9.9% | 1,565 | 1.30 |
| 1991 | 1,851 | −61% | 1,428 | 1.30 |
| 1990 | 4,800 | +20% | 3,600 | 1.33 |
| 1989 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 1.33 |
| 1988 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 1.33 |
| 1987 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 1.33 |
| 1986 | 4,000 | −9.1% | 3,000 | 1.33 |
| 1985 | 4,400 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 1.47 |
| 1984 | 4,400 | +2.3% | 3,000 | 1.47 |
| 1983 | 4,300 | +2.4% | 3,000 | 1.43 |
| 1982 | 4,200 | +5.0% | 3,000 | 1.40 |
| 1981 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 2,900 | 1.38 |
| 1980 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 2,900 | 1.38 |
| 1979 | 4,000 | +5.3% | 2,900 | 1.38 |
| 1978 | 3,800 | −31% | 2,800 | 1.36 |
| 1977 | 5,500 | +57% | 4,100 | 1.34 |
| 1976 | 3,500 | 0.0% | 2,600 | 1.35 |
| 1975 | 3,500 | +75% | 2,600 | 1.35 |
| 1974 | 2,000 | −20% | 1,500 | 1.33 |
| 1973 | 2,500 | −29% | 1,800 | 1.39 |
| 1972 | 3,500 | 0.0% | 2,600 | 1.35 |
| 1971 | 3,500 | −22% | 2,600 | 1.35 |
| 1970 | 4,500 | +13% | 3,300 | 1.36 |
| 1969 | 4,000 | +33% | 3,000 | 1.33 |
| 1968 | 3,000 | +50% | 2,200 | 1.36 |
| 1967 | 2,000 | −50% | 1,500 | 1.33 |
| 1966 | 4,000 | +100% | 3,100 | 1.29 |
| 1965 | 2,000 | −33% | 1,600 | 1.25 |
| 1964 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 2,400 | 1.25 |
| 1963 | 3,000 | +50% | 2,400 | 1.25 |
| 1962 | 2,000 | +100% | 1,600 | 1.25 |
| 1961 | 1,000 | — | 800 | 1.25 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 23,152 t USD 11.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 6 of 148
- Imports
- 4,634 t USD 16.8 m
- Importer rank
- 41 of 191
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. in Nigeria?
Nigeria produced 10,869 t in 2024, 0.33% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Nigeria rank in the world for production of other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c.?
Nigeria ranked 14th of 65 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 43.3% of the world total.
How has the production of other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. in Nigeria changed?
It rose by 74% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +18% for the world. The record was 18,996 t in 2022.
What is the yield of other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. in Nigeria?
1.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (10,869 t from 6,925 ha), against a world average of 2.2 t/ha.
Does Nigeria export or import other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c.?
In 2024 Nigeria reported exports of 23,152 t (USD 11.4 m) and imports of 4,634 t (USD 16.8 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Nigeria is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
All countries producing other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.