Personal and household scales imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported personal and household scales worth $4.2 million (936 tonnes). Value rose 4% on 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 | $4.2M | 936 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 848 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 850 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 880 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 615 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 566 t |
Where Nigeria imports personal and household scales from
China alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 91% |
| Germany | $113K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $63K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $47K | 1.1% |
| United States | $33K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.4% |
| Norway | $15K | 0.4% |
| India | $13K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $11K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.47 per kg, 39% below the world average of $7.35, 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 personal and household scales imports (HS 8423.10): 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 8423.10: Weighing machines: personal (including baby scales) and household scales.
Common questions
What is the value of personal and household scales imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported personal and household scales worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 936 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply personal and household scales to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Germany (3%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 956% on the year.
What is the average import price of personal and household scales per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.47 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $7.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of personal and household scales to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2021 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for personal and household scales?
The HS code for personal and household scales is subheading 8423.10. 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 8423 page.
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