Float glass exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria exported float glass worth $37.9 million (165.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 181% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $65.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37.9M | 165.1K t |
| 2023 | $35.0M | 115.6K t |
| 2022 | $65.2M | 165.7K t |
| 2021 | $33.3M | 94.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 22.7K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 45.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 20.1K t |
| 2017 | $27K | 69 t |
Where Nigeria exports float glass to
The largest buyer markets were Brazil (14%), Morocco (11%), Ghana (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Peru grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 7005
| 7005.10 | Float glass with coating | 45% |
| 7005.21 | Colored float glass sheets | 38% |
| 7005.29 | Float glass sheets (standard) | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7005.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 58% below the world average of $0.55, 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.
Float glass imports to Nigeria
Imports of float glass by Nigeria reached $986 thousand in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $688K | 70% |
| Saudi Arabia | $101K | 10% |
| India | $89K | 9.1% |
| Italy | $40K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $30K | 3% |
| Tanzania | $14K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $14K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria float glass exports (HS 7005): 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 7005: Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked.
Common questions
What is the value of float glass exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported float glass worth $37.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 165.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 124 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy float glass from Nigeria?
Brazil was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Morocco (11%) and Ghana (10%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 397% on the year.
What is the average export price of float glass per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $0.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of float glass from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $27 thousand in 2017 to $37.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $65.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import float glass?
Yes. Nigeria imported $986 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and India. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $36.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass?
The HS code for float glass is heading 7005. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7005.10 (45% of the value) and 7005.21 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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