Marble flat slabs imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of marble flat slabs by Nigeria reached $4.7 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 87% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $4.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 2.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports marble flat slabs from
Most of the value came from Egypt (42%), Italy (21%), Spain (14%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.0M | 42% |
| Italy | $988K | 21% |
| Spain | $668K | 14% |
| Turkey | $580K | 12% |
| China | $219K | 4.7% |
| Lebanon | $122K | 2.6% |
| Greece | $63K | 1.3% |
| India | $41K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 54% above the world average of $0.68. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 marble flat slabs imports (HS 6802.21): 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 6802.21: Marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface.
Common questions
What is the value of marble flat slabs imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported marble flat slabs worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply marble flat slabs to Nigeria?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 616% on the year.
What is the average import price of marble flat slabs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $0.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of marble flat slabs to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 243%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for marble flat slabs?
The HS code for marble flat slabs is subheading 6802.21. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6802 page.
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