Sporting firearms (other) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.1 million of sporting firearms (other) in 2024 (92 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 139 countries. That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 140% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.3 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 | $4.1M | 92 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 4 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 50 t |
| 2021 | $2K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $29K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $21K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $9K | 0 t |
Where Nigeria imports sporting firearms (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 93% |
| Bulgaria | $173K | 4.2% |
| Israel | $115K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $12K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.51 per kg, close to the world average of $51.44.
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 (other) imports (HS 9303.90): 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 9303.90: Firearms: n.e.c. in heading no. 9303.
Common questions
What is the value of sporting firearms (other) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported sporting firearms (other) worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 139 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply sporting firearms (other) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Bulgaria (4%) and Israel (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of sporting firearms (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.51 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $51.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sporting firearms (other) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $6.3 million. Over 7 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sporting firearms (other)?
The HS code for sporting firearms (other) is subheading 9303.90. It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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