Artificial flowers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported artificial flowers worth $7.2 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.6 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 | $7.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 995 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 894 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 748 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 452 t |
Where Nigeria imports artificial flowers from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.0M | 98% |
| Japan | $28K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.1% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6702
| 6702.10 | Plastic artificial flowers | 91% |
| 6702.90 | Artificial flowers (other) | 9.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.14 per kg, 45% below the world average of $7.50, 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 artificial flowers imports (HS 6702): 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 6702: Flowers, foliage and fruit, artificial, and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial flowers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported artificial flowers worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial flowers to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Japan (0%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 780% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial flowers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.14 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $7.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial flowers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. The peak was 2021 at $18.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial flowers?
The HS code for artificial flowers is heading 6702. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6702.10 (91% of the value) and 6702.90 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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