Gold or silver plated jewelry imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.7 million of gold or silver plated jewelry in 2024 (108 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.9 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 | $2.7M | 108 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 178 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 35 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 17 t |
| 2020 | $25K | - |
| 2019 | $91K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $161K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 30 t |
Where Nigeria imports gold or silver plated jewelry from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 96% |
| China | $87K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.57 per kg, 90% below the world average of $239.23, 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 gold or silver plated jewelry imports (HS 7113.20): 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 7113.20: Jewellery: of base metal clad with precious metal, and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of gold or silver plated jewelry imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported gold or silver plated jewelry worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 108 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 180 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply gold or silver plated jewelry to Nigeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (3%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of gold or silver plated jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.57 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $239.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gold or silver plated jewelry to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for gold or silver plated jewelry?
The HS code for gold or silver plated jewelry is subheading 7113.20. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7113 page.
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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