Control instruments imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $32.3 million of control instruments in 2024 (2.0 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 2019, at $45.6 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 | $32.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $35.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $32.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 704 t |
| 2020 | $35.7M | 768 t |
| 2019 | $45.6M | 640 t |
| 2018 | $31.9M | 720 t |
| 2017 | $22.3M | 229 t |
Where Nigeria imports control instruments from
Most of the value came from China (34%), India (22%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+421% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.0M | 34% |
| India | $7.2M | 22% |
| United States | $4.0M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $982K | 3% |
| Austria | $982K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $855K | 2.7% |
| Norway | $733K | 2.3% |
| France | $718K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 9032
| 9032.89 | Automatic control systems | 58% |
| 9032.81 | Hydraulic control systems | 25% |
| 9032.90 | Control instrument parts | 13% |
| 9032.10 | Thermostats | 3.2% |
| 9032.20 | Manostats | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9032.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.77 per kg, 76% below the world average of $65.93, 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.
Control instruments exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported control instruments worth $5.0 million (235 tonnes). Angola alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $4.8M | 96% |
| United States | $138K | 2.7% |
| Norway | $11K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.2% |
| Benin | $11K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $10K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
| Senegal | $3K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria control instruments imports (HS 9032): 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 9032: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic type.
Common questions
What is the value of control instruments imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported control instruments worth $32.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply control instruments to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by India (22%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 421% on the year.
What is the average import price of control instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.77 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $65.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of control instruments to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.3 million in 2017 to $32.3 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2019 at $45.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export control instruments?
Yes. Nigeria exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, the United States and Norway. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $27.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for control instruments?
The HS code for control instruments is heading 9032. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9032.89 (58% of the value) and 9032.81 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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