Leather bags and cases imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $131.7 million of leather bags and cases in 2024 (23.1 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $226.8 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 | $131.7M | 23.1K t |
| 2023 | $179.9M | 21.8K t |
| 2022 | $162.6M | 21.7K t |
| 2021 | $226.8M | 30.3K t |
| 2020 | $175.1M | 24.0K t |
| 2019 | $114.6M | 29.8K t |
| 2018 | $102.1M | 26.0K t |
| 2017 | $108.3M | 22.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports leather bags and cases from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $125.6M | 95% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $512K | 0.4% |
| United States | $454K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $331K | 0.3% |
| India | $241K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $144K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $124K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $119K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4202
| 4202.12 | Luggage (plastic or textile) | 41% |
| 4202.22 | Handbag (plastic or textile) | 38% |
| 4202.92 | Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) | 14% |
| 4202.21 | Leather handbag | 3% |
| 4202.32 | Small goods (plastic or textile) | 2.4% |
| 4202.11 | Leather luggage | 0.9% |
| 4202.99 | Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) | 0.4% |
| 4202.91 | Cases and containers (leather, other) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.70 per kg, 72% below the world average of $20.00, 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.
Leather bags and cases exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $466 thousand of leather bags and cases in 2024 (125 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Benin (37%), United Kingdom (23%), United States (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+427% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $172K | 37% |
| United Kingdom | $106K | 23% |
| United States | $57K | 12% |
| Germany | $23K | 4.9% |
| Canada | $21K | 4.5% |
| Niger | $17K | 3.7% |
| Cyprus | $11K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $10K | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $9K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria leather bags and cases imports (HS 4202): 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 4202: Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of leather bags and cases imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported leather bags and cases worth $131.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather bags and cases to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($125.6 million), followed by Italy (1%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather bags and cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.70 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $20.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leather bags and cases to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $108.3 million in 2017 to $131.7 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $226.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $150.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export leather bags and cases?
Yes. Nigeria exported $466 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, the United Kingdom and the United States. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $131.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather bags and cases?
The HS code for leather bags and cases is heading 4202. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4202.12 (41% of the value) and 4202.22 (37%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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