Colored float glass sheets exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of colored float glass sheets by Nigeria reached $14.3 million in 2024 (67.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 58% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 214% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.3M | 67.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 37.3K t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 73.2K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 40.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 25.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $5K | 9 t |
Where Nigeria exports colored float glass sheets to
Most of it went to Morocco (22%), Turkey (22%), Peru (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Peru grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 64% below the world average of $0.58, 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.
Colored float glass sheets imports to Nigeria
Nigeria imported $511 thousand of colored float glass sheets in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $496K | 97% |
| Belgium | $12K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0.2% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria colored float glass sheets exports (HS 7005.21): 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 7005.21: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground.
Common questions
What is the value of colored float glass sheets exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported colored float glass sheets worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 87 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries buy colored float glass sheets from Nigeria?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and Peru (15%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 490% on the year.
What is the average export price of colored float glass sheets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $0.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of colored float glass sheets from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5 thousand in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $25.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import colored float glass sheets?
Yes. Nigeria imported $511 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Belgium and Germany. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored float glass sheets?
The HS code for colored float glass sheets is subheading 7005.21. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 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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