Furniture imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported furniture worth $243.6 million (48.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $315.0 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 | $243.6M | 48.4K t |
| 2023 | $315.0M | 52.5K t |
| 2022 | $287.2M | 52.1K t |
| 2021 | $256.7M | 60.3K t |
| 2020 | $258.0M | 66.4K t |
| 2019 | $205.6M | 72.7K t |
| 2018 | $193.4M | 63.1K t |
| 2017 | $174.0M | 50.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports furniture from
China alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $181.5M | 75% |
| Turkey | $19.5M | 8% |
| Italy | $16.2M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $5.5M | 2.3% |
| United States | $2.6M | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $2.5M | 1% |
| Lebanon | $2.0M | 0.8% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 0.8% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 9403
| 9403.20 | Metal furniture | 37% |
| 9403.90 | Furniture parts | 19% |
| 9403.60 | Wooden furniture | 14% |
| 9403.89 | Cane furniture | 11% |
| 9403.50 | Wooden bedroom furniture | 5.4% |
| 9403.30 | Wooden office furniture | 3.9% |
| 9403.10 | Metal office furniture | 3.7% |
| 9403.70 | Plastic furniture | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.03 per kg, 43% above the world average of $3.52. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Furniture exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported furniture worth $498 thousand (743 tonnes). Most of it went to Niger (45%), Benin (13%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $224K | 45% |
| Benin | $66K | 13% |
| United States | $55K | 11% |
| Qatar | $41K | 8.2% |
| Spain | $28K | 5.6% |
| Kenya | $21K | 4.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13K | 2.5% |
| Gambia | $7K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 1.3% |
| Mozambique | $6K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria furniture imports (HS 9403): 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 9403: Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported furniture worth $243.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($181.5 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.03 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $3.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of furniture to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $174.0 million in 2017 to $243.6 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2023 at $315.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $241.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export furniture?
Yes. Nigeria exported $498 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Benin and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $243.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture?
The HS code for furniture is heading 9403. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9403.20 (37% of the value) and 9403.90 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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