Zippers imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $16.0 million of zippers in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $27.3 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 | $16.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $27.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $26.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $17.5M | 4.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports zippers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.9M | 99% |
| India | $86K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $13K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $6K | 0% |
| Thailand | $4K | 0% |
| Germany | $4K | 0% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9607
| 9607.19 | Plastic zipper | 78% |
| 9607.20 | Zipper part | 15% |
| 9607.11 | Zipper | 7.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.61 per kg, 67% below the world average of $10.90, 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 zippers imports (HS 9607): 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 9607: Slide fasteners and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of zippers imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported zippers worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply zippers to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by India (1%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of zippers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.61 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $10.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zippers to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.5 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $27.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for zippers?
The HS code for zippers is heading 9607. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9607.19 (78% of the value) and 9607.20 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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