Garden tools imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported garden tools worth $10.6 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $19.8 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 | $10.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 6.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports garden tools from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.1M | 95% |
| South Korea | $309K | 2.9% |
| India | $57K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $49K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $40K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0.1% |
| France | $13K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $11K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8201
| 8201.40 | Garden axes | 40% |
| 8201.10 | Spades | 33% |
| 8201.90 | Garden tools (other) | 13% |
| 8201.30 | Garden rakes | 10% |
| 8201.50 | Secateurs | 3.8% |
| 8201.60 | Hedge shears | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, 52% below the world average of $4.53, 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 garden tools imports (HS 8201): 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 8201: Tools, hand; spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, rakes; axes, bill hooks etc; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry.
Common questions
What is the value of garden tools imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported garden tools worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply garden tools to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by South Korea (3%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 739% on the year.
What is the average import price of garden tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $4.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of garden tools to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $19.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for garden tools?
The HS code for garden tools is heading 8201. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8201.40 (40% of the value) and 8201.10 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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