Lighter imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lighter by Nigeria reached $15.8 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 90% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $15.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 962 t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 258 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 184 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 330 t |
Where Nigeria imports lighter from
China alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.6M | 92% |
| France | $1.2M | 7.7% |
| Spain | $53K | 0.3% |
| Benin | $19K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.87 per kg, close to the world average of $8.52.
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 lighter imports (HS 9613.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 9613.10: Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable.
Common questions
What is the value of lighter imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported lighter worth $15.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 199 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries supply lighter to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by France (8%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of lighter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.87 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $8.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lighter to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $15.8 million in 2024, an increase of 219%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lighter?
The HS code for lighter is subheading 9613.10. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9613 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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