Vegetable carving material imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported vegetable carving material worth $3.5 million (277 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.3 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 | $3.5M | 277 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 246 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 307 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 225 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 253 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 239 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 274 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 215 t |
Where Nigeria imports vegetable carving material from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 70% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.4M | 70% |
| China | $739K | 21% |
| Thailand | $308K | 8.8% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.60 per kg, 45% below the world average of $22.88, 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 vegetable carving material imports (HS 9602): 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 9602: Vegetable, mineral carving material and articles of these materials, moulded or carved articles of wax, stearin, natural gums, resins or modelling pastes, worked unhardened gelatin (not heading no. 3503).
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable carving material imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported vegetable carving material worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 277 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable carving material to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (21%) and Thailand (9%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable carving material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.60 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $22.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vegetable carving material to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable carving material?
The HS code for vegetable carving material is heading 9602. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9602.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9602 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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