Firearm parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of firearm parts by Nigeria reached $7.6 million in 2024 (175 tonnes). Value fell 96% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 163% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $202.4 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 | $7.6M | 175 t |
| 2023 | $202.4M | 148 t |
| 2022 | $15.2M | 178 t |
| 2021 | $121K | 0 t |
| 2020 | $24K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $46K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $48K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $9K | 0 t |
Where Nigeria imports firearm parts from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 70% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 16% |
| Pakistan | $578K | 7.6% |
| United States | $313K | 4.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $77K | 1% |
| Germany | $56K | 0.7% |
| India | $23K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $9K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $3K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9305
| 9305.91 | Military weapon parts | 82% |
| 9305.20 | Rifle and shotgun parts | 14% |
| 9305.99 | Sporting firearm parts | 3.2% |
| 9305.10 | Pistol and revolver parts | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.74 per kg, 55% below the world average of $97.18, 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 firearm parts imports (HS 9305): 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 9305: Firearms; parts and accessories of articles of heading no. 9301 to 9304.
Common questions
What is the value of firearm parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported firearm parts worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 175 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply firearm parts to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and Pakistan (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 678% on the year.
What is the average import price of firearm parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.74 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $97.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of firearm parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9 thousand in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $202.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for firearm parts?
The HS code for firearm parts is heading 9305. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9305.91 (82% of the value) and 9305.20 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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