Flatware pieces imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flatware pieces by Nigeria reached $12.9 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.6 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 | $12.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $29.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $22.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 2.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports flatware pieces from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.1M | 87% |
| India | $1.2M | 9.5% |
| Vietnam | $312K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $43K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $38K | 0.3% |
| France | $30K | 0.2% |
| United States | $30K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.52 per kg, 41% below the world average of $7.60, 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 pieces imports (HS 8215.99): 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 8215.99: Cutlery: other than plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of flatware pieces imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported flatware pieces worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply flatware pieces to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by India (9%) and Vietnam (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 765% on the year.
What is the average import price of flatware pieces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.52 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $7.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flatware pieces to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $29.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for flatware pieces?
The HS code for flatware pieces is subheading 8215.99. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8215 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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