Gravure printing machinery imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gravure printing machinery by Nigeria reached $3.2 million in 2024 (302 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.8 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 | $3.2M | 302 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 406 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 801 t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 532 t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 380 t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 662 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 352 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 136 t |
Where Nigeria imports gravure printing machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 61% |
| India | $995K | 31% |
| France | $253K | 7.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.60 per kg, 30% below the world average of $15.12, 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 gravure printing machinery imports (HS 8443.17): 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 8443.17: Printing machinery: gravure.
Common questions
What is the value of gravure printing machinery imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported gravure printing machinery worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 302 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 131 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply gravure printing machinery to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by India (31%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of gravure printing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.60 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $15.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gravure printing machinery to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for gravure printing machinery?
The HS code for gravure printing machinery is subheading 8443.17. 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 8443 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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