Calender machine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $26.4 million of calender machine in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 309% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
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 | $26.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 285 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 248 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 156 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 300 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 292 t |
Where Nigeria imports calender machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+813% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.2M | 92% |
| India | $773K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $448K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $186K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $166K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $127K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $83K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $82K | 0.3% |
| United States | $75K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8420
| 8420.10 | Calendering machines | 95% |
| 8420.99 | Calender machine parts (other) | 2.6% |
| 8420.91 | Calender machine cylinders | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8420.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.30 per kg, 72% above the world average of $10.08. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 calender machine imports (HS 8420): 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 8420: Machines; calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass and cylinders therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of calender machine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported calender machine worth $26.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 206 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 309% on 2023.
Which countries supply calender machine to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($24.2 million), followed by India (3%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 813% on the year.
What is the average import price of calender machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.30 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $10.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of calender machine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $26.4 million in 2024, an increase of 486%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for calender machine?
The HS code for calender machine is heading 8420. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8420.10 (95% of the value) and 8420.99 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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