Glassware imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $15.1 million of glassware in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $15.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 6.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports glassware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.6M | 84% |
| India | $909K | 6% |
| Turkey | $266K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $194K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $191K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $162K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $143K | 1% |
| France | $91K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $81K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $55K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7013
| 7013.37 | Drinking glasses (non-crystal) | 56% |
| 7013.49 | Table and kitchen glassware | 15% |
| 7013.99 | Glassware (other types) | 14% |
| 7013.28 | Stemware drinking glasses | 5.7% |
| 7013.10 | Glass-ceramic tableware | 3.7% |
| 7013.33 | Lead crystal drinking glasses | 3.5% |
| 7013.91 | Lead crystal glassware (other) | 1.2% |
| 7013.41 | Lead crystal tableware | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, close to the world average of $2.84.
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 glassware imports (HS 7013): 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 7013: Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018).
Common questions
What is the value of glassware imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported glassware worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply glassware to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($12.6 million), followed by India (6%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 712% on the year.
What is the average import price of glassware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glassware to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2023 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for glassware?
The HS code for glassware is heading 7013. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7013.37 (56% of the value) and 7013.49 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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