Sports equipment imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported sports equipment worth $22.4 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $22.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $26.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $22.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $26.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $21.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 2.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports sports equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.9M | 84% |
| Italy | $777K | 3.5% |
| Lebanon | $347K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $318K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $292K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $262K | 1.2% |
| United States | $237K | 1.1% |
| Pakistan | $220K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $198K | 0.9% |
| India | $161K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 9506
| 9506.91 | Gym equipment | 67% |
| 9506.62 | Inflatable ball | 13% |
| 9506.99 | Outdoor game equipment | 11% |
| 9506.40 | Table tennis paddle | 4.3% |
| 9506.29 | Surfboard | 1.6% |
| 9506.69 | Sports ball | 0.8% |
| 9506.39 | Golf equipment | 0.7% |
| 9506.61 | Tennis ball | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.53 per kg, 59% below the world average of $8.67, 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 sports equipment imports (HS 9506): 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 9506: Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools.
Common questions
What is the value of sports equipment imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported sports equipment worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports equipment to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by Italy (3%) and Lebanon (2%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.53 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $8.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sports equipment to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2020 at $26.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports equipment?
The HS code for sports equipment is heading 9506. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9506.91 (67% of the value) and 9506.62 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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