Match imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of match by Nigeria reached $10.1 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 196 countries for imports of this product. That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $15.5 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 | $10.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 11.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports match from
India alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.5M | 84% |
| Indonesia | $1.4M | 14% |
| China | $149K | 1.5% |
| Mongolia | $34K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $24K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.10, 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 match imports (HS 3605): 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 3605: Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604.
Common questions
What is the value of match imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported match worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 196 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply match to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Indonesia (14%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of match per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $2.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of match to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2020 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for match?
The HS code for match is heading 3605. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3605.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3605 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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