Electric welding machine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric welding machine by Nigeria reached $13.5 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.6 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 | $13.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $30.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $16.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $17.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 903 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 534 t |
Where Nigeria imports electric welding machine from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), United States (10%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 48% |
| United States | $1.3M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 9.5% |
| United Kingdom | $607K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $599K | 4.4% |
| India | $588K | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $556K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $327K | 2.4% |
| Japan | $269K | 2% |
| Turkey | $259K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8515
| 8515.39 | Manual arc welding machines | 31% |
| 8515.80 | Other welding machines | 19% |
| 8515.90 | Welding machine parts | 14% |
| 8515.31 | Automatic arc welders | 12% |
| 8515.21 | Automatic resistance welders | 12% |
| 8515.11 | Soldering irons and guns | 5.2% |
| 8515.29 | Manual resistance welding machines | 4.7% |
| 8515.19 | Brazing and soldering machines | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.23 per kg, 74% below the world average of $27.96, 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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The shipment records behind Nigeria electric welding machine imports (HS 8515): 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 8515: Electric (electrically heated gas) soldering, brazing, welding machines and apparatus, capable or not of cutting, electric machines and apparatus for hot spraying of metals or sintered carbides.
Common questions
What is the value of electric welding machine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported electric welding machine worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric welding machine to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by the United States (10%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric welding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.23 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $27.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric welding machine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. The peak was 2022 at $30.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric welding machine?
The HS code for electric welding machine is heading 8515. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8515.39 (31% of the value) and 8515.80 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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