Worked building stone imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $19.9 million of worked building stone in 2024 (28.4 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.8 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 | $19.9M | 28.4K t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 31.6K t |
| 2022 | $28.8M | 34.8K t |
| 2021 | $20.7M | 33.5K t |
| 2020 | $21.2M | 29.0K t |
| 2019 | $26.6M | 43.0K t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 46.8K t |
| 2017 | $21.7M | 43.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports worked building stone from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Italy (14%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 6802
| 6802.91 | Marble (dressed) | 36% |
| 6802.21 | Marble flat slabs | 24% |
| 6802.23 | Granite flat slabs | 16% |
| 6802.93 | Granite (dressed) | 16% |
| 6802.99 | Worked stone (other) | 4.2% |
| 6802.92 | Calcareous stone (dressed) | 2% |
| 6802.10 | Decorative mosaic tiles | 1.3% |
| 6802.29 | Cut building stone (other) | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria worked building stone imports (HS 6802): 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 6802: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone.
Common questions
What is the value of worked building stone imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported worked building stone worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply worked building stone to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Italy (14%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 987% on the year.
What is the average import price of worked building stone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of worked building stone to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.7 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $28.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for worked building stone?
The HS code for worked building stone is heading 6802. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6802.91 (36% of the value) and 6802.21 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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