Insulating glass units imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of insulating glass units by Nigeria reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 68% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.2 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 | $2.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 605 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 915 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 898 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 669 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 461 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 832 t |
Where Nigeria imports insulating glass units from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), India (21%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $636K | 31% |
| India | $426K | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $295K | 14% |
| Spain | $278K | 14% |
| Indonesia | $124K | 6% |
| Turkey | $115K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $78K | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $33K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $24K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $23K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, 23% below the world average of $2.48, 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 insulating glass units imports (HS 7008): 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 7008: Glass; multiple-walled insulating units of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of insulating glass units imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported insulating glass units worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulating glass units to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($636 thousand), followed by India (21%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulating glass units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $2.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of insulating glass units to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulating glass units?
The HS code for insulating glass units is heading 7008. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7008.00. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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