Shoe polish imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported shoe polish worth $5.6 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.2 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 | $5.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 2.6K t |
Where Nigeria imports shoe polish from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (31%), China (30%), South Africa (28%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.7M | 31% |
| China | $1.7M | 30% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 28% |
| Spain | $621K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.47 per kg, 59% below the world average of $6.07, 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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The shipment records behind Nigeria shoe polish imports (HS 3405.10): 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 3405.10: Polishes, creams and similar preparations: for footwear or leather, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404.
Common questions
What is the value of shoe polish imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported shoe polish worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 205 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply shoe polish to Nigeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (30%) and South Africa (28%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 11 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of shoe polish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.47 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $6.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of shoe polish to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for shoe polish?
The HS code for shoe polish is subheading 3405.10. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3405 page.
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