Centrifuge imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of centrifuge by Nigeria reached $167.7 million in 2024 (23.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $251.8 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 | $167.7M | 23.5K t |
| 2023 | $168.7M | 21.5K t |
| 2022 | $185.0M | 21.0K t |
| 2021 | $251.8M | 20.0K t |
| 2020 | $208.0M | 17.5K t |
| 2019 | $192.7M | 22.1K t |
| 2018 | $147.5M | 18.5K t |
| 2017 | $127.3M | 16.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports centrifuge from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), United States (20%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $59.2M | 35% |
| United States | $33.6M | 20% |
| India | $11.7M | 7% |
| Germany | $8.4M | 5% |
| Belgium | $8.1M | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $7.8M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $7.7M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $4.3M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $3.9M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 8421
| 8421.39 | Gas purification machinery | 26% |
| 8421.29 | Liquid filtration machinery | 18% |
| 8421.21 | Water filtration equipment | 17% |
| 8421.99 | Filtration machinery parts | 14% |
| 8421.23 | Oil and fuel engine filters | 13% |
| 8421.31 | Air intake filters for engines | 5.6% |
| 8421.19 | Centrifuges (other types) | 3.5% |
| 8421.22 | Beverage filtration machinery | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8421.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.14 per kg, 66% below the world average of $21.01, 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.
Centrifuge exports from Nigeria
Exports of centrifuge by Nigeria reached $796 thousand in 2024 (343 tonnes). Benin alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $405K | 51% |
| Togo | $91K | 12% |
| Kenya | $75K | 9.4% |
| Mauritius | $64K | 8.1% |
| Angola | $46K | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $19K | 2.4% |
| Zambia | $16K | 2% |
| Malawi | $16K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 1.2% |
| Niger | $9K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria centrifuge imports (HS 8421): 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 8421: Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases.
Common questions
What is the value of centrifuge imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported centrifuge worth $167.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifuge to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($59.2 million), followed by the United States (20%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifuge per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.14 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $21.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of centrifuge to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $127.3 million in 2017 to $167.7 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $251.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $181.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export centrifuge?
Yes. Nigeria exported $796 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Togo and Kenya. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $166.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifuge?
The HS code for centrifuge is heading 8421. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8421.39 (26% of the value) and 8421.29 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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