Lighters imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $32.8 million of lighters in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $32.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $27.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $34.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $33.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $22.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 851 t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 539 t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 338 t |
Where Nigeria imports lighters from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.4M | 96% |
| France | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $53K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $51K | 0.2% |
| Benin | $19K | 0.1% |
| United States | $13K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $8K | 0% |
| India | $6K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $5K | 0% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9613
| 9613.10 | Lighter | 48% |
| 9613.20 | Refillable lighter | 45% |
| 9613.80 | Electric lighter | 5.7% |
| 9613.90 | Lighter part | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9613.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.23 per kg, 22% below the world average of $8.00, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria lighters imports (HS 9613): 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 9613: Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical and parts thereof other than flints and wicks.
Common questions
What is the value of lighters imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported lighters worth $32.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply lighters to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($31.4 million), followed by France (4%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average import price of lighters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.23 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $8.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lighters to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $32.8 million in 2024, an increase of 209%. The peak was 2022 at $34.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lighters?
The HS code for lighters is heading 9613. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9613.10 (48% of the value) and 9613.20 (45%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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