Flexographic printing machines imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.8 million of flexographic printing machines in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.0 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 | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 341 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 237 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 285 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 140 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 317 t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 305 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 256 t |
Where Nigeria imports flexographic printing machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+292% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 70% |
| Czech Republic | $992K | 21% |
| India | $208K | 4.4% |
| Bulgaria | $136K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $69K | 1.5% |
| United States | $45K | 1% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.34 per kg, 71% below the world average of $15.16, 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 flexographic printing machines imports (HS 8443.16): 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 8443.16: Printing machinery: flexographic.
Common questions
What is the value of flexographic printing machines imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported flexographic printing machines worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexographic printing machines to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by the Czech Republic (21%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 292% on the year.
What is the average import price of flexographic printing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.34 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $15.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flexographic printing machines to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexographic printing machines?
The HS code for flexographic printing machines is subheading 8443.16. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8443 page.
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