Sewing machine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $34.8 million of sewing machine in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $56.9 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 | $34.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $38.8M | 13.6K t |
| 2022 | $56.9M | 16.3K t |
| 2021 | $56.5M | 20.2K t |
| 2020 | $39.8M | 17.0K t |
| 2019 | $41.3M | 16.7K t |
| 2018 | $35.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $25.6M | 5.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports sewing machine from
China alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.5M | 87% |
| India | $2.5M | 7.2% |
| South Korea | $579K | 1.7% |
| United States | $539K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $157K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $93K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $88K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $71K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $57K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8452
| 8452.21 | Automatic industrial sewing machines | 29% |
| 8452.90 | Sewing machine parts and accessories | 25% |
| 8452.29 | Industrial sewing machines (manual) | 24% |
| 8452.10 | Household sewing machines | 17% |
| 8452.30 | Sewing machine needles | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8452.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, 76% below the world average of $12.51, 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.
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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 8452: Sewing machines; other than book-sewing machines of heading no. 8440; furniture, bases and covers specially designed for sewing machines; sewing machine needles.
Common questions
What is the value of sewing machine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported sewing machine worth $34.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply sewing machine to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($30.5 million), followed by India (7%) and South Korea (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of sewing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $12.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sewing machine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.6 million in 2017 to $34.8 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $56.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sewing machine?
The HS code for sewing machine is heading 8452. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8452.21 (29% of the value) and 8452.90 (25%).
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