Glass molds imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass molds by Nigeria reached $2.0 million in 2024 (107 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.4 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 | $2.0M | 107 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 118 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 169 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 117 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 73 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 99 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 90 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 70 t |
Where Nigeria imports glass molds from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Croatia (26%), South Africa (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $942K | 47% |
| Croatia | $530K | 26% |
| South Africa | $300K | 15% |
| Belgium | $160K | 8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 1.6% |
| India | $20K | 1% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.74 per kg, close to the world average of $20.37.
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 molds imports (HS 8480.50): 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 8480.50: Moulds: for glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass molds imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported glass molds worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 107 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 139 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass molds to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($942 thousand), followed by Croatia (26%) and South Africa (15%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 987% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.74 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $20.37 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 molds to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass molds?
The HS code for glass molds is subheading 8480.50. 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 8480 page.
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