Sunglasses imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sunglasses by Nigeria reached $7.2 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.5 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 | $7.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 735 t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 941 t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 885 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 826 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 850 t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 980 t |
Where Nigeria imports sunglasses from
China alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 94% |
| Italy | $213K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $80K | 1.1% |
| United States | $31K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $22K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $17K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $13K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.00 per kg, 94% below the world average of $118.69, 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 sunglasses imports (HS 9004.10): 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 9004.10: Sunglasses: corrective, protective or other.
Common questions
What is the value of sunglasses imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported sunglasses worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunglasses to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Italy (3%) and Sweden (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 334% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunglasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.00 per kg in 2024, 94% below the world average of $118.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sunglasses to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunglasses?
The HS code for sunglasses is subheading 9004.10. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9004 page.
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