Sculptures exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sculptures by Nigeria reached $2.2 million in 2024 (13 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.8 million.
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 | $2.2M | 13 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 12 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 88 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 103 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 13 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 5 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 30 t |
Where Nigeria exports sculptures to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.4M | 63% |
| Germany | $317K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $282K | 13% |
| France | $59K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $42K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $39K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $18K | 0.8% |
| Madagascar | $17K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $166.41 per kg, close to the world average of $189.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sculptures imports to Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria imported sculptures worth $537 thousand (28 tonnes). Most of the value came from United States (48%), United Kingdom (12%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $260K | 49% |
| United Kingdom | $62K | 12% |
| France | $58K | 11% |
| China | $47K | 8.7% |
| Japan | $36K | 6.7% |
| India | $19K | 3.6% |
| Israel | $13K | 2.4% |
| Qatar | $10K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $9K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria sculptures exports (HS 9703): 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 9703: Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sculptures exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported sculptures worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy sculptures from Nigeria?
The United States was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Germany (14%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average export price of sculptures per kg?
The average declared export value was about $166.41 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $189.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sculptures from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2017 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import sculptures?
Yes. Nigeria imported $537 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, the United Kingdom and France. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sculptures?
The HS code for sculptures is heading 9703. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9703.00. It sits in HS chapter 97 (works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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