Abrasive grinding wheels imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $7.6 million of abrasive grinding wheels in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 2.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports abrasive grinding wheels from
China alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 81% |
| Italy | $263K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $248K | 3.3% |
| India | $169K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $133K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $121K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $98K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $93K | 1.2% |
| Slovenia | $73K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, 46% below the world average of $5.21, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria abrasive grinding wheels imports (HS 6804.22): 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 6804.22: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like: of other agglomerated abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of abrasive grinding wheels imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported abrasive grinding wheels worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply abrasive grinding wheels to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Italy (3%) and South Korea (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 480% on the year.
What is the average import price of abrasive grinding wheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $5.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of abrasive grinding wheels to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for abrasive grinding wheels?
The HS code for abrasive grinding wheels is subheading 6804.22. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6804 page.
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