Handbag (plastic or textile) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of handbag (plastic or textile) by Nigeria reached $49.3 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $86.1 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 | $49.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $58.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $55.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $86.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $79.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $35.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $32.7M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $21.9M | 4.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports handbag (plastic or textile) from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $48.8M | 99% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 0.2% |
| United States | $67K | 0.1% |
| India | $66K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $47K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $45K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $44K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $43K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $34K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.63 per kg, 71% below the world average of $22.69, 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.
Handbag (plastic or textile) exports from Nigeria
Exports of handbag (plastic or textile) by Nigeria reached $222 thousand in 2024 (57 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Benin accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $124K | 56% |
| United States | $30K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 11% |
| Germany | $15K | 6.6% |
| Canada | $11K | 4.7% |
| Niger | $5K | 2.4% |
| Cyprus | $3K | 1.2% |
| Luxembourg | $3K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria handbag (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.22): 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 4202.22: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of handbag (plastic or textile) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported handbag (plastic or textile) worth $49.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply handbag (plastic or textile) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($48.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (0%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of handbag (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.63 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $22.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of handbag (plastic or textile) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.9 million in 2017 to $49.3 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2021 at $86.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export handbag (plastic or textile)?
Yes. Nigeria exported $222 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, the United States and the United Kingdom. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $49.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for handbag (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for handbag (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.22. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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