Quartz exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of quartz by Nigeria reached $2.3 million in 2024 (18.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 417% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 67% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 18.8K t |
| 2023 | $447K | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $601K | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $504K | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $178K | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $113K | 526 t |
| 2017 | $64K | 105 t |
Where Nigeria exports quartz to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+434% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 100% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2506
| 2506.10 | Quartz: other than natural sands | 95% |
| 2506.20 | Quartzite blocks | 5.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2506.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, 43% below the world average of $0.21, 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 quartz exports (HS 2506): 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 2506: Quartz; (other than natural sands), quartzite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of quartz exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported quartz worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 139 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 417% on 2023.
Which countries buy quartz from Nigeria?
China was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (0%) and Portugal (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 830% on the year.
What is the average export price of quartz per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $0.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of quartz from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $64 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $788 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for quartz?
The HS code for quartz is heading 2506. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2506.10 (95% of the value) and 2506.20 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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