Safes imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.7 million of safes in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.9 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 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 607 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports safes from
The largest suppliers were Italy (45%), China (27%), South Korea (22%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.7M | 45% |
| China | $1000K | 27% |
| South Korea | $822K | 22% |
| United States | $58K | 1.6% |
| Lebanon | $46K | 1.2% |
| India | $26K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $19K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.64 per kg, close to the world average of $3.38.
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 safes imports (HS 8303): 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 8303: Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of safes imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported safes worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply safes to Nigeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (27%) and South Korea (22%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of safes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.64 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $3.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of safes to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2018 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for safes?
The HS code for safes is heading 8303. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8303.00. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8303 page.
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