Mineral and stone articles (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.2 million of mineral and stone articles (other) in 2024 (839 tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $3.2M | 839 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 590 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 955 t |
| 2020 | $519K | 527 t |
| 2019 | $691K | 310 t |
| 2018 | $598K | 202 t |
| 2017 | $334K | 76 t |
Where Nigeria imports mineral and stone articles (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 71% |
| India | $548K | 17% |
| Germany | $84K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $80K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $35K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $27K | 0.9% |
| United States | $17K | 0.5% |
| Marshall Isds | $13K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $11K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.76 per kg, 58% below the world average of $8.91, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria mineral and stone articles (other) imports (HS 6815.99): 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 6815.99: Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances: n.e.c. or included in heading no. 6815.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral and stone articles (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported mineral and stone articles (other) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 839 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral and stone articles (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (17%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral and stone articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.76 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $8.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mineral and stone articles (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $334 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 843%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral and stone articles (other)?
The HS code for mineral and stone articles (other) is subheading 6815.99. 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 6815 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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