Hand pliers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hand pliers by Nigeria reached $6.8 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.6 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 | $6.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 1.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports hand pliers from
The largest suppliers were India (45%), China (31%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.0M | 45% |
| China | $2.1M | 31% |
| Germany | $604K | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $266K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $265K | 3.9% |
| Hong Kong | $148K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $139K | 2% |
| South Korea | $70K | 1% |
| United States | $60K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8203
| 8203.10 | Metal files | 63% |
| 8203.20 | Pliers | 29% |
| 8203.30 | Metal shears | 4.8% |
| 8203.40 | Pipe cutters | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.87 per kg, 64% below the world average of $10.76, 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 hand pliers imports (HS 8203): 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 8203: Tools, hand; files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar.
Common questions
What is the value of hand pliers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported hand pliers worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand pliers to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (31%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand pliers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.87 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $10.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hand pliers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand pliers?
The HS code for hand pliers is heading 8203. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8203.10 (63% of the value) and 8203.20 (29%).
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