Collector items imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported collector items worth $6.2 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 101% 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 | $6.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $359K | 14 t |
| 2021 | $70K | 4 t |
| 2020 | $23K | - |
| 2019 | $1K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $219K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $47K | 0 t |
Where Nigeria imports collector items from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 82% |
| India | $804K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $180K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $100K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 98% below the world average of $51.86, 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.
Collector items exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $1.0 million of collector items in 2024 (4 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Switzerland accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+521% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $724K | 70% |
| France | $168K | 16% |
| United States | $74K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $66K | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria collector items imports (HS 9705): 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 9705: Collections and collectors' pieces; of archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, palaeontological or numismatic interest.
Common questions
What is the value of collector items imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported collector items worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply collector items to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by India (13%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 878% on the year.
What is the average import price of collector items per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 98% below the world average of $51.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of collector items to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47 thousand in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export collector items?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, France and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for collector items?
The HS code for collector items is heading 9705. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9705.00. It sits in HS chapter 97 (works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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