Blow molding machines imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $24.2 million of blow molding machines in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 44% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $24.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $20.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $22.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $16.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $22.1M | 737 t |
| 2017 | $21.3M | 553 t |
Where Nigeria imports blow molding machines from
Most of the value came from China (44%), Germany (32%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.7M | 44% |
| Germany | $7.7M | 32% |
| India | $3.4M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $2.0M | 8.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $190K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $106K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $42K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $36K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $7K | 0% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.55 per kg, 45% below the world average of $17.36, 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.
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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 8477.30: Machinery: blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials.
Common questions
What is the value of blow molding machines imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported blow molding machines worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply blow molding machines to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by Germany (32%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 371% on the year.
What is the average import price of blow molding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.55 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $17.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of blow molding machines to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.3 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for blow molding machines?
The HS code for blow molding machines is subheading 8477.30. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8477 page.
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