Watches imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $14.3 million of watches in 2024 (467 tonnes). That is 56% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $24.2 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 | $14.3M | 467 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 291 t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 270 t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 279 t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 708 t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 987 t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 913 t |
| 2017 | $24.2M | 28 t |
Where Nigeria imports watches from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (44%), China (44%), United Kingdom (4%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $6.3M | 44% |
| China | $6.2M | 44% |
| United Kingdom | $518K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $263K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $253K | 1.8% |
| United States | $156K | 1.1% |
| Philippines | $121K | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $99K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $39K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $35K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9102
| 9102.21 | Automatic wristwatches | 39% |
| 9102.11 | Electric wristwatches | 24% |
| 9102.12 | Digital wristwatches | 19% |
| 9102.19 | Electric wristwatches (other) | 16% |
| 9102.29 | Manual wristwatches | 1.7% |
| 9102.99 | Manual pocket watches | 0.5% |
| 9102.91 | Electric pocket watches | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.58 per kg, 90% below the world average of $321.57, 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 watches imports (HS 9102): 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 9102: Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches, other than those of heading no. 9101.
Common questions
What is the value of watches imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported watches worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 467 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply watches to Nigeria?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by China (44%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of watches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.58 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $321.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of watches to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.2 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2017 at $24.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for watches?
The HS code for watches is heading 9102. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9102.21 (39% of the value) and 9102.11 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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