Power looms (shuttle, wide-width) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.0 million of power looms (shuttle, wide-width) in 2024 (250 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.9 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 | $2.0M | 251 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 294 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 246 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 303 t |
| 2020 | $517K | 112 t |
| 2019 | $881K | 87 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 262 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 512 t |
Where Nigeria imports power looms (shuttle, wide-width) from
Czech Republic alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $1.5M | 75% |
| China | $439K | 22% |
| India | $71K | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.11 per kg, 38% above the world average of $5.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 power looms (shuttle, wide-width) imports (HS 8446.21): 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 8446.21: Weaving machines (looms): for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttle type, power looms.
Common questions
What is the value of power looms (shuttle, wide-width) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported power looms (shuttle, wide-width) worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 250 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 110 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply power looms (shuttle, wide-width) to Nigeria?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (22%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of power looms (shuttle, wide-width) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.11 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $5.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of power looms (shuttle, wide-width) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2017 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for power looms (shuttle, wide-width)?
The HS code for power looms (shuttle, wide-width) is subheading 8446.21. 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 8446 page.
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