Lock parts imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $7.9 million of lock parts in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.5 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 | $7.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 950 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 768 t |
Where Nigeria imports lock parts from
China alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 94% |
| Israel | $129K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $110K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $94K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $31K | 0.4% |
| France | $20K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $15K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $12K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.15 per kg, 68% below the world average of $12.78, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria lock parts imports (HS 8301.60): 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 8301.60: Locks: parts of padlocks, locks, clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of lock parts imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported lock parts worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply lock parts to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Israel (2%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of lock parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.15 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $12.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lock parts to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. The peak was 2021 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lock parts?
The HS code for lock parts is subheading 8301.60. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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