Footwear manufacturing machinery imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.0 million of footwear manufacturing machinery in 2024 (725 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 247% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average.
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 | $3.0M | 725 t |
| 2023 | $863K | 150 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 228 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 424 t |
| 2020 | $457K | 97 t |
| 2019 | $330K | 53 t |
| 2018 | $349K | 10 t |
| 2017 | $399K | 35 t |
Where Nigeria imports footwear manufacturing machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+510% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 93% |
| Turkey | $129K | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $66K | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.13 per kg, 60% below the world average of $10.35, 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 footwear manufacturing machinery imports (HS 8453.20): 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 8453.20: Machinery: for making or repairing footwear, other than sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of footwear manufacturing machinery imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported footwear manufacturing machinery worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 725 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 247% on 2023.
Which countries supply footwear manufacturing machinery to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and South Korea (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average import price of footwear manufacturing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.13 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $10.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of footwear manufacturing machinery to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $399 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 651%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for footwear manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for footwear manufacturing machinery is subheading 8453.20. 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 8453 page.
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