Glass working machine parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.8 million of glass working machine parts in 2024 (342 tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $3.8M | 342 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 152 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 342 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 24 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 27 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 35 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 16 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 175 t |
Where Nigeria imports glass working machine parts from
Italy alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.4M | 63% |
| South Africa | $502K | 13% |
| Germany | $370K | 9.9% |
| United Kingdom | $156K | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $75K | 2% |
| Austria | $54K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $49K | 1.3% |
| China | $38K | 1% |
| Sweden | $37K | 1% |
| India | $31K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.98 per kg, 91% below the world average of $120.70, 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 glass working machine parts imports (HS 8475.90): 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 8475.90: Machines: parts, of those for assembling electric or electronic lamps, tubes, valves or flash-bulbs, in glass envelopes and manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware.
Common questions
What is the value of glass working machine parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported glass working machine parts worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 342 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass working machine parts to Nigeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (13%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass working machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.98 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $120.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass working machine parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. The peak was 2023 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass working machine parts?
The HS code for glass working machine parts is subheading 8475.90. 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 8475 page.
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