Book-binding machine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported book-binding machine worth $2.2 million (132 tonnes). Value rose 52% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.1 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 | $2.2M | 132 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 219 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 138 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 324 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 316 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 551 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 135 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 101 t |
Where Nigeria imports book-binding machine from
Most of the value came from China (48%), India (27%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 48% |
| India | $580K | 27% |
| Italy | $168K | 7.8% |
| Japan | $103K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $56K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $36K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $28K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $26K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8440
| 8440.10 | Book binding machinery | 94% |
| 8440.90 | Book binding machinery parts | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8440.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.40 per kg, 30% below the world average of $23.58, 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 book-binding machine imports (HS 8440): 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 8440: Book-binding machinery; including book-sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of book-binding machine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported book-binding machine worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 132 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply book-binding machine to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by India (27%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 947% on the year.
What is the average import price of book-binding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.40 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $23.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of book-binding machine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2019 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for book-binding machine?
The HS code for book-binding machine is heading 8440. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8440.10 (94% of the value) and 8440.90 (6%).
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