Mineral material molds imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mineral material molds by Nigeria reached $3.0 million in 2024 (971 tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, 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 | $3.0M | 971 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 761 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 543 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 552 t |
Where Nigeria imports mineral material molds from
Most of the value came from Portugal (38%), China (27%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+625% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.1M | 38% |
| China | $790K | 27% |
| Italy | $289K | 9.8% |
| Morocco | $239K | 8.1% |
| South Korea | $154K | 5.2% |
| Japan | $149K | 5% |
| Germany | $110K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $80K | 2.7% |
| India | $24K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.04 per kg, 42% below the world average of $5.27, 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 mineral material molds imports (HS 8480.60): 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 8480.60: Moulds: for mineral materials.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral material molds imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported mineral material molds worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 971 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral material molds to Nigeria?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (27%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 625% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral material molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.04 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $5.27 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 material molds to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2022 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral material molds?
The HS code for mineral material molds is subheading 8480.60. 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.
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