Ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.9 million of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.5 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 | $2.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 16.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 32.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 40.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 64.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 73.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 59.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 51% |
| Spain | $797K | 28% |
| India | $302K | 11% |
| Turkey | $121K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $91K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $69K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $11K | 0.4% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malta | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.44 per kg, close to the world average of $0.47.
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 floor and wall tiles (porous) imports (HS 6907.23): 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 6907.23: Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight over 10%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Spain (28%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.44 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.47 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 floor and wall tiles (porous) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 77%. The peak was 2018 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) is subheading 6907.23. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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