Fire extinguisher imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported fire extinguisher worth $2.8 million (958 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.3 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 | $2.8M | 958 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $591K | 312 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 421 t |
| 2019 | $851K | 437 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 598 t |
| 2017 | $642K | 290 t |
Where Nigeria imports fire extinguisher from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 53% |
| United Kingdom | $487K | 18% |
| United States | $392K | 14% |
| France | $159K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $95K | 3.4% |
| India | $73K | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $65K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, close to the world average of $2.55.
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 fire extinguisher imports (HS 3813): 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 3813: Preparations and charges for fire extinguishers; charged fire-extinguishing grenades.
Common questions
What is the value of fire extinguisher imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported fire extinguisher worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 958 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply fire extinguisher to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of fire extinguisher per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $2.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fire extinguisher to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $642 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 333%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fire extinguisher?
The HS code for fire extinguisher is heading 3813. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3813.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3813 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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