Detonator imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $5.1 million of detonator in 2024 (325 tonnes). Value fell 62% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.4 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 | $5.1M | 325 t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 578 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 230 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 244 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 213 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 65 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 345 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 374 t |
Where Nigeria imports detonator from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.1M | 81% |
| United States | $538K | 11% |
| Poland | $320K | 6.3% |
| China | $106K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.3% |
| France | $11K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.72 per kg, 66% below the world average of $46.92, 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 detonator imports (HS 3603): 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 3603: Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators.
Common questions
What is the value of detonator imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported detonator worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 325 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply detonator to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Poland (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 392% on the year.
What is the average import price of detonator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.72 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $46.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of detonator to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2023 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for detonator?
The HS code for detonator is heading 3603. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3603.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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