Aluminium foil imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $78.4 million of aluminium foil in 2024 (20.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $99.6 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 | $78.4M | 20.8K t |
| 2023 | $68.4M | 17.5K t |
| 2022 | $93.0M | 20.1K t |
| 2021 | $97.2M | 28.9K t |
| 2020 | $78.6M | 29.9K t |
| 2019 | $78.6M | 29.8K t |
| 2018 | $99.6M | 36.9K t |
| 2017 | $83.6M | 31.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports aluminium foil from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $69.6M | 89% |
| India | $4.6M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $794K | 1% |
| Germany | $355K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $343K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $255K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $169K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $120K | 0.2% |
| United States | $67K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7607
| 7607.11 | Aluminium foil rolled | 60% |
| 7607.19 | Aluminium foil unrolled | 29% |
| 7607.20 | Backed aluminium foil | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.77 per kg, 22% below the world average of $4.82, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria aluminium foil imports (HS 7607): 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 7607: Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium foil imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported aluminium foil worth $78.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium foil to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($69.6 million), followed by India (6%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 874% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.77 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $4.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium foil to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.6 million in 2017 to $78.4 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $99.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $84.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil?
The HS code for aluminium foil is heading 7607. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7607.11 (60% of the value) and 7607.19 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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