Ceramic ornaments imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.1 million of ceramic ornaments in 2024 (379 tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.3 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 | $2.1M | 379 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 303 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 853 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 497 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 562 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 604 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 418 t |
Where Nigeria imports ceramic ornaments from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 91% |
| United Kingdom | $113K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $28K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $26K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6913
| 6913.10 | Porcelain ornamental figurines | 90% |
| 6913.90 | Ceramic ornamental figurines (non-porcelain) | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6913.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.53 per kg, 49% above the world average of $3.71. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria ceramic ornaments imports (HS 6913): 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 6913: Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic ornaments imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported ceramic ornaments worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 379 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic ornaments to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (5%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic ornaments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.53 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $3.71 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 ornaments to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic ornaments?
The HS code for ceramic ornaments is heading 6913. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6913.10 (90% of the value) and 6913.90 (10%).
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