Stainless flatware sets imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.0 million of stainless flatware sets in 2024 (494 tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.1 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 | $2.0M | 494 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 322 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 265 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 489 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 334 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 548 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 383 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 397 t |
Where Nigeria imports stainless flatware sets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 98% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.11 per kg, 50% below the world average of $8.29, 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 stainless flatware sets imports (HS 8215.20): 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 8215.20: Cutlery: sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar), not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless flatware sets imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported stainless flatware sets worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 494 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless flatware sets to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless flatware sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.11 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $8.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless flatware sets to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless flatware sets?
The HS code for stainless flatware sets is subheading 8215.20. 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 8215 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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