Candle imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $6.7 million of candle in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). That is 53% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $17.3 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 | $6.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 13.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 11.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports candle from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 96% |
| Italy | $91K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $38K | 0.6% |
| United States | $20K | 0.3% |
| France | $17K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $5K | 0.1% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, 59% below the world average of $3.48, 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 candle imports (HS 3406): 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 3406: Candles, tapers and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of candle imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported candle worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply candle to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Italy (1%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of candle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $3.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of candle to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2019 at $17.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for candle?
The HS code for candle is heading 3406. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3406.00. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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