Grinding stones imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grinding stones by Nigeria reached $10.6 million in 2024 (3.3 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 | $10.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 3.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports grinding stones from
China alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 78% |
| South Korea | $368K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $328K | 3.1% |
| India | $317K | 3% |
| Germany | $272K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $217K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $159K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $130K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $93K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $86K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 6804
| 6804.22 | Abrasive grinding wheels | 72% |
| 6804.21 | Diamond grinding wheels | 23% |
| 6804.10 | Millstones and grindstones | 2.9% |
| 6804.23 | Natural stone grinding wheels | 1.2% |
| 6804.30 | Hand sharpening stones | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.17 per kg, 58% below the world average of $7.49, 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 grinding stones imports (HS 6804): 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 6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding stones imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported grinding stones worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding stones to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by South Korea (3%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 526% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding stones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.17 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $7.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of grinding stones to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2019 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding stones?
The HS code for grinding stones is heading 6804. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6804.22 (72% of the value) and 6804.21 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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