Ceramic dinnerware imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported ceramic dinnerware worth $3.2 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $3.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $918K | 948 t |
| 2017 | $747K | 235 t |
Where Nigeria imports ceramic dinnerware from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 54% |
| Portugal | $870K | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $140K | 4.3% |
| United States | $115K | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $61K | 1.9% |
| Ethiopia | $58K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $56K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $27K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $25K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, 65% below the world average of $3.26, 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 ceramic dinnerware imports (HS 6912): 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 6912: Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; other than of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic dinnerware imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported ceramic dinnerware worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic dinnerware to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Portugal (27%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $3.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic dinnerware to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $747 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 335%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic dinnerware?
The HS code for ceramic dinnerware is heading 6912. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6912.00. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6912 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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