Hammers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hammers by Nigeria reached $2.5 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.1 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 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports hammers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+755% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 90% |
| United Arab Emirates | $127K | 5.1% |
| Portugal | $32K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $19K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.5% |
| United States | $12K | 0.5% |
| India | $9K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, 53% below the world average of $3.89, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria hammers imports (HS 8205.20): 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 8205.20: Tools, hand: hammers and sledge hammers.
Common questions
What is the value of hammers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported hammers worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply hammers to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (5%) and Portugal (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 755% on the year.
What is the average import price of hammers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $3.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hammers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2021 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hammers?
The HS code for hammers is subheading 8205.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
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