Kitchen blades imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of kitchen blades by Nigeria reached $2.7 million in 2024 (519 tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $2.7M | 519 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 388 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 383 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 683 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 571 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 585 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 382 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 266 t |
Where Nigeria imports kitchen blades from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 93% |
| Switzerland | $99K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $61K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $7K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.24 per kg, 68% below the world average of $16.16, 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 kitchen blades imports (HS 8211.92): 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 8211.92: Knives: having fixed cutting blades, (other than table knives), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208.
Common questions
What is the value of kitchen blades imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported kitchen blades worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 519 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply kitchen blades to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Switzerland (4%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of kitchen blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.24 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $16.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of kitchen blades to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2021 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for kitchen blades?
The HS code for kitchen blades is subheading 8211.92. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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