Machine cutting blades imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of machine cutting blades by Nigeria reached $4.0 million in 2024 (305 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.0M | 305 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 367 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 313 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 239 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 160 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 201 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 186 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 243 t |
Where Nigeria imports machine cutting blades from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Switzerland (14%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 32% |
| Switzerland | $558K | 14% |
| India | $424K | 11% |
| Germany | $405K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $306K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $219K | 5.5% |
| United States | $131K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $116K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $83K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $74K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8208
| 8208.90 | Machine blades (other) | 63% |
| 8208.10 | Metal cutting blades | 16% |
| 8208.30 | Food industry blades | 7.6% |
| 8208.20 | Woodworking blades | 6.5% |
| 8208.40 | Agricultural blades | 6.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.11 per kg, 38% below the world average of $21.21, 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 machine cutting blades imports (HS 8208): 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 8208: Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances.
Common questions
What is the value of machine cutting blades imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported machine cutting blades worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 305 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply machine cutting blades to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Switzerland (14%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of machine cutting blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.11 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $21.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of machine cutting blades to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine cutting blades?
The HS code for machine cutting blades is heading 8208. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8208.90 (63% of the value) and 8208.10 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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