Industrial sewing machines (manual) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported industrial sewing machines (manual) worth $8.2 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.0 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 | $8.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 506 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 515 t |
Where Nigeria imports industrial sewing machines (manual) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 85% |
| India | $417K | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $367K | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $151K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $79K | 1% |
| Italy | $56K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $49K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $15K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.91 per kg, 71% below the world average of $13.56, 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 industrial sewing machines (manual) imports (HS 8452.29): 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 8452.29: Sewing machines: not household or automatic unit type.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial sewing machines (manual) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported industrial sewing machines (manual) worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial sewing machines (manual) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by India (5%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 435% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial sewing machines (manual) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.91 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $13.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial sewing machines (manual) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 210%. The peak was 2022 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial sewing machines (manual)?
The HS code for industrial sewing machines (manual) is subheading 8452.29. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8452 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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