Knife blades imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported knife blades worth $4.1 million (115 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 321% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% 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 | $4.1M | 115 t |
| 2023 | $984K | 19 t |
| 2022 | $221K | 13 t |
| 2021 | $287K | 70 t |
| 2020 | $176K | 40 t |
| 2019 | $136K | 17 t |
| 2018 | $228K | 98 t |
| 2017 | $170K | 50 t |
Where Nigeria imports knife blades from
One supplier dominates: Austria accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $4.0M | 97% |
| China | $75K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.3% |
| India | $10K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.96 per kg, 247% above the world average of $10.35. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 knife blades imports (HS 8211.94): 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 8211.94: Blades: cutting, serrated or not, excluding those of heading no. 8208.
Common questions
What is the value of knife blades imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported knife blades worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 115 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 321% on 2023.
Which countries supply knife blades to Nigeria?
Austria was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (2%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 914% on the year.
What is the average import price of knife blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.96 per kg in 2024, 247% above the world average of $10.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of knife blades to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $170 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $793 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for knife blades?
The HS code for knife blades is subheading 8211.94. 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.
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