Float glass with coating exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria exported float glass with coating worth $17.2 million (80.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.5 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 | $17.2M | 80.7K t |
| 2023 | $20.7M | 63.2K t |
| 2022 | $24.5M | 62.3K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 34.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 2.8K t |
Where Nigeria exports float glass with coating to
The largest buyer markets were Ghana (18%), Togo (13%), Cote d'Ivoire (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $3.1M | 18% |
| Togo | $2.3M | 13% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.3M | 13% |
| Morocco | $1.1M | 6.3% |
| Colombia | $1.0M | 5.9% |
| Senegal | $956K | 5.6% |
| Guatemala | $824K | 4.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $819K | 4.8% |
| Egypt | $818K | 4.8% |
| Peru | $581K | 3.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 70% below the world average of $0.69, 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 with coating imports to Nigeria
Nigeria imported $241 thousand of float glass with coating in 2024 (313 tonnes). Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (42%), India (37%), China (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $101K | 42% |
| India | $88K | 37% |
| China | $25K | 10% |
| Italy | $11K | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $9K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $4K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria float glass with coating exports (HS 7005.10): 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 7005.10: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer.
Common questions
What is the value of float glass with coating exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported float glass with coating worth $17.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 102 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy float glass with coating from Nigeria?
Ghana was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Togo (13%) and Cote d'Ivoire (13%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 551% on the year.
What is the average export price of float glass with coating per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $0.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of float glass with coating from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.0 million in 2018 to $17.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $24.5 million. Over 7 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import float glass with coating?
Yes. Nigeria imported $241 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, India and China. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass with coating?
The HS code for float glass with coating is subheading 7005.10. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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