Sporting firearms imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported sporting firearms worth $9.4 million (126 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 111% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 67% a year on average.
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 | $9.4M | 126 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 19 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 68 t |
| 2021 | $252K | 9 t |
| 2020 | $877K | 15 t |
| 2019 | $119K | 5 t |
| 2018 | $21K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $262K | 10 t |
Where Nigeria imports sporting firearms from
The largest suppliers were Israel (48%), China (40%), Turkey (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $4.5M | 48% |
| China | $3.8M | 40% |
| Turkey | $786K | 8.4% |
| Bulgaria | $173K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $143K | 1.5% |
| Canada | $12K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.1% |
| Croatia | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9303
| 9303.20 | Sporting shotguns | 55% |
| 9303.90 | Sporting firearms (other) | 44% |
| 9303.30 | Hunting rifles | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $74.28 per kg, 49% below the world average of $146.93, 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 sporting firearms imports (HS 9303): 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 9303: Firearms; other similar devices (e.g. sporting shotguns and rifles, muzzle-loading firearms, very pistols, devices for firing flares or blank ammunition, captive bolt humane killers, line throwing guns).
Common questions
What is the value of sporting firearms imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported sporting firearms worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 126 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 111% on 2023.
Which countries supply sporting firearms to Nigeria?
Israel was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (40%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of sporting firearms per kg?
The average declared import value was about $74.28 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $146.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sporting firearms to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $262 thousand in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sporting firearms?
The HS code for sporting firearms is heading 9303. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9303.20 (55% of the value) and 9303.90 (44%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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