Automatic industrial sewing machines imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of automatic industrial sewing machines by Nigeria reached $10.1 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.8 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 | $10.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 139 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 82 t |
Where Nigeria imports automatic industrial sewing machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 97% |
| India | $132K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $93K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $9K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0% |
| Finland | $3K | 0% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.81 per kg, 75% below the world average of $11.28, 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 automatic industrial sewing machines imports (HS 8452.21): 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 8452.21: Sewing machines: (not household type), automatic units.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic industrial sewing machines imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported automatic industrial sewing machines worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic industrial sewing machines to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by India (1%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 560% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic industrial sewing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.81 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $11.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of automatic industrial sewing machines to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2022 at $15.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic industrial sewing machines?
The HS code for automatic industrial sewing machines is subheading 8452.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8452 page.
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