Metal injection and compression molds imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal injection and compression molds by Nigeria reached $5.7 million in 2024 (814 tonnes). That is 40% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $5.7M | 814 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 445 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 528 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 678 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 530 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 466 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 295 t |
| 2017 | $636K | 95 t |
Where Nigeria imports metal injection and compression molds from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 85% |
| Luxembourg | $675K | 12% |
| India | $136K | 2.4% |
| Ghana | $35K | 0.6% |
| Greece | $2K | 0% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.98 per kg, 58% below the world average of $16.48, 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 injection and compression molds imports (HS 8480.41): 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 8480.41: Moulds: for metal or metal carbides, injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of metal injection and compression molds imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported metal injection and compression molds worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 814 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal injection and compression molds to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Luxembourg (12%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal injection and compression molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.98 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $16.48 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 injection and compression molds to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $636 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 793%. The peak was 2021 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal injection and compression molds?
The HS code for metal injection and compression molds is subheading 8480.41. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8480 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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