Glass blocks and tiles imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.0 million of glass blocks and tiles in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.7 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 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 2.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports glass blocks and tiles from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 69% |
| United States | $267K | 8.8% |
| Germany | $266K | 8.8% |
| Belgium | $171K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $77K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $48K | 1.6% |
| Lebanon | $39K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $37K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 0.6% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7016
| 7016.90 | Foam glass blocks and panels | 79% |
| 7016.10 | Glass mosaic tiles and cubes | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7016.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.35 per kg, close to the world average of $2.12.
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 glass blocks and tiles imports (HS 7016): 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 7016: Glass; paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles etc, of pressed, moulded glass, whether or not wired, glass smallwares for decorative purposes leaded lights and the like; multicellular or foam glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass blocks and tiles imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported glass blocks and tiles worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass blocks and tiles to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United States (9%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass blocks and tiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $2.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass blocks and tiles to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2019 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass blocks and tiles?
The HS code for glass blocks and tiles is heading 7016. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7016.90 (79% of the value) and 7016.10 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Nigeria reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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