Packing sacks and bags imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packing sacks and bags by Nigeria reached $7.9 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 3.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports packing sacks and bags from
China alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 71% |
| India | $1.2M | 16% |
| Bangladesh | $350K | 4.4% |
| Vietnam | $171K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $138K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $102K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $87K | 1.1% |
| United States | $47K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $38K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $23K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6305
| 6305.33 | Polypropylene packing sacks | 61% |
| 6305.10 | Jute packing sacks | 18% |
| 6305.32 | Flexible intermediate bulk containers | 11% |
| 6305.39 | Man-made packing sacks | 8.7% |
| 6305.90 | Packing sacks (other) | 1.3% |
| 6305.20 | Cotton packing sacks | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, 29% below the world average of $2.73, 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.
Packing sacks and bags exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported packing sacks and bags worth $4.4 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Republic of the Congo accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $2.7M | 63% |
| Senegal | $480K | 11% |
| Benin | $379K | 8.7% |
| Niger | $361K | 8.3% |
| Ghana | $320K | 7.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $51K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.1% |
| Togo | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria packing sacks and bags imports (HS 6305): 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 6305: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of packing sacks and bags imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported packing sacks and bags worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing sacks and bags to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by India (16%) and Bangladesh (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $2.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packing sacks and bags to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2017 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export packing sacks and bags?
Yes. Nigeria exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, Senegal and Benin. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing sacks and bags?
The HS code for packing sacks and bags is heading 6305. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6305.33 (61% of the value) and 6305.10 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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