Ink imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported ink worth $34.5 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $34.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $33.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $34.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $36.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $28.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $30.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $29.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $23.3M | 3.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports ink from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (28%), Indonesia (14%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $9.5M | 28% |
| Indonesia | $4.7M | 14% |
| India | $4.6M | 13% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 12% |
| China | $3.4M | 9.9% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 5.5% |
| France | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| United States | $947K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $619K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 3215
| 3215.19 | Colored printing ink | 76% |
| 3215.90 | Writing and drawing ink | 19% |
| 3215.11 | Black printing ink | 5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.50 per kg, 50% below the world average of $13.13, 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 ink imports (HS 3215): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3215: Ink; printing, writing or drawing ink and other inks; whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of ink imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported ink worth $34.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply ink to Nigeria?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Indonesia (14%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.50 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $13.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ink to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.3 million in 2017 to $34.5 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2021 at $36.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ink?
The HS code for ink is heading 3215. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3215.19 (76% of the value) and 3215.90 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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