Brooms and brushes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of brooms and brushes by Nigeria reached $18.9 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $57.9 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 | $18.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $28.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $57.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $55.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $32.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $26.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $26.2M | 1.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports brooms and brushes from
China alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.5M | 87% |
| Malaysia | $812K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $482K | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $148K | 0.8% |
| India | $126K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $123K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $115K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $88K | 0.5% |
| United States | $87K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $77K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 9603
| 9603.90 | Mop | 52% |
| 9603.21 | Toothbrush | 24% |
| 9603.40 | Paint brush | 12% |
| 9603.50 | Industrial brush | 5.5% |
| 9603.30 | Makeup brush | 3.3% |
| 9603.29 | Hair brush | 2.7% |
| 9603.10 | Broom | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.79 per kg, 69% below the world average of $9.01, 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.
Brooms and brushes exports from Nigeria
Exports of brooms and brushes by Nigeria reached $575 thousand in 2024 (483 tonnes). Most of it went to Niger (24%), Guinea (23%), Republic of the Congo (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $137K | 24% |
| Guinea | $133K | 23% |
| Republic of the Congo | $112K | 20% |
| Liberia | $94K | 16% |
| Ghana | $42K | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 2.5% |
| Benin | $11K | 2% |
| United States | $7K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $7K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria brooms and brushes imports (HS 9603): 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 9603: Brooms, brushes (including parts of machines), hand operated floor sweepers, mops and feather dusters; knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees.
Common questions
What is the value of brooms and brushes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported brooms and brushes worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply brooms and brushes to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by Malaysia (4%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 750% on the year.
What is the average import price of brooms and brushes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.79 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $9.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of brooms and brushes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.2 million in 2017 to $18.9 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2021 at $57.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export brooms and brushes?
Yes. Nigeria exported $575 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Guinea and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $18.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for brooms and brushes?
The HS code for brooms and brushes is heading 9603. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9603.90 (52% of the value) and 9603.21 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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