Cutting tools imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cutting tools by Nigeria reached $4.8 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.1 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 | $4.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 857 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 847 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 922 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 810 t |
Where Nigeria imports cutting tools from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 99% |
| Switzerland | $40K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $17K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8214
| 8214.90 | Hair clippers | 43% |
| 8214.20 | Manicure sets | 39% |
| 8214.10 | Desk cutlery | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.59 per kg, 46% below the world average of $8.55, 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 cutting tools imports (HS 8214): 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 8214: Cutlery; other articles, (e.g. hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paper knives), manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files).
Common questions
What is the value of cutting tools imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported cutting tools worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply cutting tools to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Switzerland (1%) and Poland (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 995% on the year.
What is the average import price of cutting tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.59 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $8.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cutting tools to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2019 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cutting tools?
The HS code for cutting tools is heading 8214. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8214.90 (43% of the value) and 8214.20 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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