Kitchen knives imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $8.1 million of kitchen knives in 2024 (785 tonnes). That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $8.1M | 785 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 672 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 919 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 790 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 626 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 451 t |
Where Nigeria imports kitchen knives from
The largest suppliers were Austria (50%), China (38%), Switzerland (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $4.0M | 50% |
| China | $3.1M | 39% |
| Switzerland | $578K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $136K | 1.7% |
| India | $107K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.3% |
| United States | $19K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8211
| 8211.94 | Knife blades | 51% |
| 8211.92 | Kitchen blades | 34% |
| 8211.93 | Folding knives | 6.4% |
| 8211.91 | Table knives | 6.4% |
| 8211.10 | Kitchen knife sets | 2% |
| 8211.95 | Knives: with handles of base metal | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.30 per kg, close to the world average of $10.29.
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 knives imports (HS 8211): 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: Knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no. 8208, and blades therefore.
Common questions
What is the value of kitchen knives imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported kitchen knives worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 785 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply kitchen knives to Nigeria?
Austria was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (38%) and Switzerland (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 907% on the year.
What is the average import price of kitchen knives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.30 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of kitchen knives to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 271%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for kitchen knives?
The HS code for kitchen knives is heading 8211. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8211.94 (51% of the value) and 8211.92 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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