Sports footwear imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported sports footwear worth $2.6 million (346 tonnes). Value fell 47% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.5 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 | $2.6M | 346 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 685 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 547 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 226 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 419 t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 558 t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 398 t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 343 t |
Where Nigeria imports sports footwear from
China alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 54% |
| India | $1.1M | 41% |
| Canada | $69K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.7% |
| United States | $14K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.63 per kg, 73% below the world average of $28.79, 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 footwear imports (HS 6402.19): 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 6402.19: Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of sports footwear imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported sports footwear worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 346 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports footwear to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (41%) and Canada (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 380% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.63 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $28.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sports footwear to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 76%. The peak was 2018 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports footwear?
The HS code for sports footwear is subheading 6402.19. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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