Spades imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spades by Nigeria reached $3.5 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 46% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.4 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 | $3.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 2.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports spades from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 99% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.3% |
| India | $8K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, 59% below the world average of $2.82, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria spades imports (HS 8201.10): 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 8201.10: Tools, hand: spades and shovels.
Common questions
What is the value of spades imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported spades worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply spades to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of spades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $2.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spades to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2023 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for spades?
The HS code for spades is subheading 8201.10. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8201 page.
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