Brake fluid imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported brake fluid worth $10.0 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $34.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $34.4M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 5.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports brake fluid from
Most of the value came from Belgium (43%), United Kingdom (26%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+621% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $4.3M | 43% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 26% |
| China | $1.1M | 11% |
| France | $796K | 8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $532K | 5.3% |
| India | $225K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $199K | 2% |
| United States | $43K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $39K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $37K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 52% below the world average of $3.30, 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 brake fluid imports (HS 3819): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3819: Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of brake fluid imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported brake fluid worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply brake fluid to Nigeria?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (26%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 621% on the year.
What is the average import price of brake fluid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $3.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of brake fluid to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $34.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for brake fluid?
The HS code for brake fluid is heading 3819. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3819.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3819 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Nigeria reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.