Refillable lighter imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported refillable lighter worth $14.6 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 193 countries for imports of this product. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.3 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 | $14.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $24.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 580 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 351 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 4 t |
Where Nigeria imports refillable lighter from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.6M | 100% |
| Denmark | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.50 per kg, close to the world average of $7.90.
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 refillable lighter imports (HS 9613.20): 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 9613.20: Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillable.
Common questions
What is the value of refillable lighter imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported refillable lighter worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 193 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply refillable lighter to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by Denmark (0%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of refillable lighter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.50 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $7.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refillable lighter to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. The peak was 2021 at $24.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for refillable lighter?
The HS code for refillable lighter is subheading 9613.20. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9613 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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