Metal files imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.3 million of metal files in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.2 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 | $4.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 970 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 955 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 761 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 899 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 677 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 794 t |
Where Nigeria imports metal files from
India alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.6M | 61% |
| China | $637K | 15% |
| Germany | $518K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $262K | 6.1% |
| Hong Kong | $145K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 2% |
| Italy | $28K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.17 per kg, 59% below the world average of $10.29, 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 metal files imports (HS 8203.10): 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 8203.10: Tools, hand: files, rasps and similar tools.
Common questions
What is the value of metal files imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported metal files worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal files to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (15%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal files per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.17 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $10.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal files to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal files?
The HS code for metal files is subheading 8203.10. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8203 page.
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