Flatware imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported flatware worth $15.4 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.7 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 | $15.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $32.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $25.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $21.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 2.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports flatware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.5M | 88% |
| India | $1.3M | 8.5% |
| Vietnam | $312K | 2% |
| Germany | $53K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $39K | 0.3% |
| United States | $31K | 0.2% |
| France | $30K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $26K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8215
| 8215.99 | Flatware pieces | 83% |
| 8215.20 | Stainless flatware sets | 13% |
| 8215.10 | Silver-plated flatware | 3% |
| 8215.91 | Silver-plated utensils | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.16 per kg, 48% below the world average of $7.95, 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 flatware imports (HS 8215): 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 8215: Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware.
Common questions
What is the value of flatware imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported flatware worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply flatware to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by India (8%) and Vietnam (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 659% on the year.
What is the average import price of flatware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.16 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $7.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flatware to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $32.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for flatware?
The HS code for flatware is heading 8215. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8215.99 (83% of the value) and 8215.20 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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