High-hardness technical ceramics imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high-hardness technical ceramics by Nigeria reached $3.0 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.3 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 | $3.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 4.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports high-hardness technical ceramics from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 98% |
| Austria | $23K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.7% |
| United States | $18K | 0.6% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 92% below the world average of $8.26, 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 high-hardness technical ceramics imports (HS 6909.12): 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 6909.12: Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale.
Common questions
What is the value of high-hardness technical ceramics imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported high-hardness technical ceramics worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-hardness technical ceramics to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Austria (1%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of high-hardness technical ceramics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $8.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-hardness technical ceramics to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2022 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-hardness technical ceramics?
The HS code for high-hardness technical ceramics is subheading 6909.12. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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