Glass bottles and jars imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $17.6 million of glass bottles and jars in 2024 (14.6 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.6M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $15.8M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 15.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 21.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 18.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 11.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports glass bottles and jars from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.4M | 60% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 18% |
| India | $3.1M | 18% |
| Benin | $330K | 1.9% |
| Senegal | $184K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $140K | 0.8% |
| France | $35K | 0.2% |
| United States | $33K | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $31K | 0.2% |
| Togo | $26K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7010
| 7010.90 | Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 93% |
| 7010.20 | Glass stoppers and closures | 6.7% |
| 7010.10 | Glass ampoules | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7010.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, 22% above the world average of $0.98. 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.
Glass bottles and jars exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $12.2 million of glass bottles and jars in 2024 (19.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ghana (46%), Cote d'Ivoire (26%), Republic of the Congo (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+363% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $5.6M | 46% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3.1M | 26% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1.1M | 8.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $944K | 7.8% |
| Gabon | $453K | 3.7% |
| Sierra Leone | $338K | 2.8% |
| Liberia | $293K | 2.4% |
| Angola | $130K | 1.1% |
| Burundi | $111K | 0.9% |
| Niger | $47K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria glass bottles and jars imports (HS 7010): 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 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported glass bottles and jars worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass bottles and jars to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by Germany (18%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 336% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass bottles and jars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $0.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass bottles and jars to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export glass bottles and jars?
Yes. Nigeria exported $12.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
The HS code for glass bottles and jars is heading 7010. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7010.90 (93% of the value) and 7010.20 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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