Non-metal costume jewelry imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of non-metal costume jewelry by Nigeria reached $3.0 million in 2024 (815 tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.4 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 | 815 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 721 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 984 t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 695 t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 609 t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 958 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 685 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 674 t |
Where Nigeria imports non-metal costume jewelry from
China alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 70% |
| India | $574K | 19% |
| Italy | $164K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 1.2% |
| United States | $31K | 1% |
| South Korea | $28K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $13K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.69 per kg, 85% below the world average of $24.35, 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 non-metal costume jewelry imports (HS 7117.90): 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 7117.90: Jewellery: imitation, of other than base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of non-metal costume jewelry imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported non-metal costume jewelry worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 815 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-metal costume jewelry to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (19%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 329% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-metal costume jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $24.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-metal costume jewelry to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2019 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-metal costume jewelry?
The HS code for non-metal costume jewelry is subheading 7117.90. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7117 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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